How far is Quincy, MA from Ashland, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Ashland, MA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Ashland.
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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 · 7 sec · Coddington Street
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Continue on Temple Street
85 m · 5 sec · Temple Street
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Continue on Hancock Street
127 m · 13 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn right onto Granite Street
533 ft · 13 sec · Granite Street
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Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street
2088 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93: Boston, Canton
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Canton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
745 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto West Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on Dedham Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue
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Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Great Plain Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wellesley Avenue
60 m · 3 sec · Wellesley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Wellesley Avenue
2823 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1013 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Central Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · Central Street
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Continue on Waverly Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Waverly Street
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Turn right onto Fountain Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Fountain Street
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Continue on Front Street
2950 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
51 m · 10 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Ashland.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Ashland?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Quincy and 15.2 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Needham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 23.59 mi (37.96 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 17,887 |
| Coordinates | 42.2612100, -71.4634000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-71.4634, 42.26121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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 18, 2026
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