How far is Quincy, MA from Buckland, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Buckland, MA is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
116.84 mi
02h 57m
Flight
94.23 mi
151.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.23 mi
Kilometers
151.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.84 mi
Kilometers
188.03 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Buckland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Quincy
58.3 mi
01h 28m
To Buckland
58.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

    780 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

    668 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mystic Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harvard Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Warner Street

    927 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square

    39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.6 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  28. 28

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  32. 32

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  36. 36

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  38. 38

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 15 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    1036 ft · 21 sec · Connector Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Upper Street

    1887 ft · 39 sec · Upper Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Charlemont Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Charlemont Road

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charlemont Road

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
45.2 mi · 39%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 10%
MA 2 West
10.2 mi · 9%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 6%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 5%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
01h 28m from Quincy
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Buckland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Quincy and 58.5 miles from Buckland.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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 Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Buckland. Straight-line distance: 94.23 mi (151.65 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Buckland

City in Alaska, USA

Population1,851
Coordinates42.5923100, -72.7917600
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Buckland (-72.79176, 42.59231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.61 L · about $16.03
Round trip
$32.05
8.24 gal · 31.22 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.03 $32.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.12 $36.23
Premium $4.80 $19.77 $39.54
Diesel $4.49 $18.49 $36.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Buckland. The current time is 01:21:33.

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.