How far is Quincy, MA from Amherst, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Amherst, MA is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Amherst.
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Start on Faxon Avenue
110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue
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Turn right onto Coddington Street
81 m · 8 sec · Coddington Street
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Turn right onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Neponset Avenue
1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue
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Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
2666 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
2265 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
77 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street
11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
55.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sykes Street
735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street
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Turn left onto Palmer Street
59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Belchertown Street
2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
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Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Federal Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Federal Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Federal Street
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Continue on USMC League Highway
119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
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Continue on Belchertown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road
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Continue on Belchertown Road
115 m · 13 sec · Belchertown Road
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Continue on College Street
1.5 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
2191 ft · 50 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Depot Road
137 m · 20 sec · Depot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Amherst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
55.3 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Amherst?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Quincy and 50.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 77.88 mi (125.33 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 40,643 |
| Coordinates | 42.3672300, -72.5185200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-72.51852, 42.36723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.07 | $32.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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