How far is Quincy, MA from Dighton, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Dighton, MA is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Dighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Dighton.
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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 · 7 sec · Coddington Street
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Continue on Temple Street
85 m · 5 sec · Temple Street
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Continue on Hancock Street
127 m · 13 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn right onto Granite Street
533 ft · 13 sec · Granite Street
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Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street
2088 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93: Boston, Canton
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Canton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
24.8 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Berkley, Dighton
920 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Padelford Street
2642 ft · 53 sec · Padelford Street
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Continue on Porter Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street
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Turn slight left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bay View Avenue
1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Center Street
2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Continue on County Street
2375 ft · 50 sec · County Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
138 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
70 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Dighton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
24.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Quincy and Rain Showers Likely near Dighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Dighton?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Quincy and 18.3 miles from Dighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Quincy and Rain Showers Likely near Dighton.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Dighton. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.77 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dighton
City in Lane County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 8,040 |
| Coordinates | 41.8139900, -71.1203200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dighton (-71.12032, 41.81399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
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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