How far is Quincy, MA from Charlemont, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Charlemont, MA is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.26 mi
03h 02m
Flight
98.69 mi
158.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.69 mi
Kilometers
158.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.26 mi
Kilometers
193.54 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlemont
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Charlemont
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Quincy
60 mi
01h 31m
To Charlemont
60.2 mi
01h 31m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.9 mi · 27 min

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
45.2 mi · 38%
MA 2 West
17.1 mi · 14%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 9%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 6%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 5%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 4%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
01h 31m from Quincy
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Quincy and Rain Showers Likely near Charlemont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Quincy and 60.2 miles from Charlemont.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Charlemont. Straight-line distance: 98.69 mi (158.82 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Charlemont

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates42.6278600, -72.8698200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Charlemont (-72.86982, 42.62786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $16.49
Round trip
$32.99
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.49 $32.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.64 $37.29
Premium $4.80 $20.35 $40.70
Diesel $4.49 $19.03 $38.06

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 Charlemont. The current time is 06:50:36.

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.