How far is Pembroke, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Pembroke, MA to Quincy, MA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.89 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.96 mi
25.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.96 mi
Kilometers
25.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.89 mi
Kilometers
35.23 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sun, May 24, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Sun, May 24, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-05-24T22:52
Arrive Quincy
Sun, May 24, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From Pembroke
9.8 mi
00h 15m
To Quincy
12.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph E
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    2452 ft · 49 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Barker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Barker Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
10.1 mi · 46%
Washington Street
4.01 mi · 18%
Columbia Road
1.47 mi · 7%
Burgin Parkway
1.36 mi · 6%
Barker Street
1.09 mi · 5%
Center Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 15m from Pembroke
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Pembroke and Light Rain Likely near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Quincy?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Pembroke and 12.1 miles from Quincy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Pembroke and Light Rain Likely near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockland.

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 15.96 mi (25.69 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Population18,553
Coordinates42.0714900, -70.8092100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.809505, 42.071325)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$5.99
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $5.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.80 $3.70 $7.39
Diesel $4.49 $3.46 $6.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Quincy. The current time is 22:52:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.