How far is Quincy, MA from Belmont, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Belmont, MA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.72 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.37 mi
21.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.37 mi
Kilometers
21.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.72 mi
Kilometers
26.91 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
Boston
MA

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

From Quincy
8.3 mi
00h 15m
To Belmont
8.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 8 sec · Coddington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    3 mi · 4 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Allston

    876 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, Somerville

    90 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville

    1411 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1250 ft · 33 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward Newton, Arlington

    761 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Soldiers Field Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Eliot Bridge

    1954 ft · 56 sec · Eliot Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Gerry's Landing Road

    1576 ft · 24 sec · Gerry's Landing Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Mount Auburn Street

    2118 ft · 48 sec · Mount Auburn Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Aberdeen Avenue

    1341 ft · 26 sec · Aberdeen Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Huron Avenue

    3207 ft · 2 min · Huron Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street

    1613 ft · 44 sec · Grove Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Bright Road

    1835 ft · 1 min · Bright Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Concord Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Concord Avenue

    78 m · 11 sec · Concord Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Concord Avenue

    674 ft · 15 sec · Concord Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    83 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
227.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 20%
Massachusetts Turnpike
2.96 mi · 18%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 14%
Soldiers Field Road
1.03 mi · 6%
Concord Avenue
0.99 mi · 6%
South Station
0.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

3.28 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 15m from Quincy
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Quincy and Chance Rain Showers near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Quincy and 8.4 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Quincy and Chance Rain Showers near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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 Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 0.9 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 0.8 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Station

1 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

1 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

2 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 13.37 mi (21.52 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,873
Coordinates42.3959300, -71.1786700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Belmont (-71.17867, 42.39593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.80 $2.83 $5.66
Diesel $4.49 $2.65 $5.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Belmont. The current time is 01:28:31.

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.