How far is Quincy, MA from Avon, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Avon, MA is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
9.49 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.67 mi
13.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.67 mi
Kilometers
13.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.49 mi
Kilometers
15.27 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Tue, Apr 14, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Tue, Apr 14, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-14T12:12
Arrive Avon
Tue, Apr 14, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Holbrook
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
4.7 mi
00h 09m
To Avon
4.7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Coddington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Temple Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Temple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hancock Street

    2077 ft · 58 sec · Hancock Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1006 ft · 34 sec · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1924 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Independence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Independence Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hancock Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Street

    821 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Street

    1926 ft · 38 sec · South Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Centre Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Union Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Centre Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
2.89 mi · 30%
Centre Street
2.15 mi · 23%
Hancock Street
1.26 mi · 13%
South Main Street
1 mi · 11%
Independence Avenue
0.85 mi · 9%
South Street
0.53 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Continue on Washington Street

1.75 mi · 00h 04m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
00h 09m from Quincy
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Quincy and 4.7 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Holbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

22 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Avon. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.96 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population4,557
Coordinates42.1306600, -71.0411600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Avon (-71.04116, 42.13066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.65
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.32 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.49 $2.99
Premium $4.80 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $4.49 $1.53 $3.05

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Avon. The current time is 12:12:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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