How far is Phillipston, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Phillipston, MA to Quincy, MA is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.18 mi
01h 31m
Flight
61.2 mi
98.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.2 mi
Kilometers
98.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.18 mi
Kilometers
127.43 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Return by in Phillipston
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillipston
2026-04-15T16:00
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillipston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Littleton
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Phillipston
37.1 mi
00h 45m
To Quincy
42.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto The Common

    57 m · 6 sec · The Common

  3. 3

    Continue on The Common

    95 m · 9 sec · The Common

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baldwinville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road

    116 m · 8 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.7 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road
22.2 mi · 28%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 25%
I 93 South
8.77 mi · 11%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 8%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 4%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Road

Merge slight left

21.7 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
00h 45m from Phillipston
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Phillipston and Mostly Clear near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Phillipston and 42.1 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Phillipston and Mostly Clear near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Littleton, 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 Littleton.

BUS

Nashua, NH

28 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phillipston and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 61.2 mi (98.49 km).

Phillipston

#1 Phillipston

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,739
Coordinates42.5487000, -72.1328600
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: The Common (-72.132847, 42.549051)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.80 $13.39 $26.78
Diesel $4.49 $12.52 $25.04

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Phillipston and Quincy. The current time is 16:00:53.

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.