How far is Quincy, MA from Charlton, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Charlton, MA is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Charlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Charlton.
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Start on Faxon Avenue
110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue
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Turn right onto Coddington Street
81 m · 8 sec · Coddington Street
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Turn right onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Neponset Avenue
1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue
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Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
2666 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
2265 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
77 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street
11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.7 mi · 53 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 12 South
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Southbridge Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southbridge Street
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Continue on Southbridge Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Southbridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southbridge Road
38 m · 4 sec · Southbridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southbridge Road
2945 ft · 50 sec · Southbridge Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Charlton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.7 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Charlton?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Quincy and 30.4 miles from Charlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Quincy is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Charlton. Straight-line distance: 50.2 mi (80.79 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 13,698 |
| Coordinates | 42.1356500, -71.9700700 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlton (-71.97007, 42.13565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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