How far is Quincy, MA from Carver, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Carver, MA is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.16 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.16 mi
Kilometers
58.2 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carver
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T07:15
Arrive Carver
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Quincy
18.1 mi
00h 26m
To Carver
18.1 mi
00h 26m

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
Carver Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    127 m · 13 sec · Hancock Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Granite Street

    533 ft · 13 sec · Granite Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    2338 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Piigrims Highway

    589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Seven Hills Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Federal Furnace Road

    129 m · 15 sec · Federal Furnace Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Meadow Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · South Meadow Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    61 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
26.8 mi · 74%
South Meadow Road
4.78 mi · 13%
Burgin Parkway
1.18 mi · 3%
Samoset Street
1.15 mi · 3%
MA 3 South
0.72 mi · 2%
Seven Hills Road
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

23.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
00h 26m from Quincy
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Quincy and 18.1 miles from Carver.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carver.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Pembroke, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Pembroke.

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Carver. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.6 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Carver

Town

Population11,762
Coordinates41.8834400, -70.7625400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Carver (-70.76254, 41.88344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.80 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $4.49 $5.74 $11.49

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 Carver. The current time is 07:15:36.

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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.