How far is Quincy, MA from East Falmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to East Falmouth, MA is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
63.14 mi
01h 28m
Flight
51.88 mi
83.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.88 mi
Kilometers
83.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.14 mi
Kilometers
101.62 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Falmouth
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-17T17:01
Arrive East Falmouth
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
31.6 mi
00h 44m
To East Falmouth
31.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
East Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Friday
Using North Falmouth as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and East Falmouth.

  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

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    142 m · 16 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward West Falmouth, East Falmouth

    1044 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brick Kiln Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Brick Kiln Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    97 m · 12 sec · Ox Bow Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Teaticket Highway

    1141 ft · 25 sec · Teaticket Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Falmouth Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Falmouth Highway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Falmouth Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.6 mi · 66%
Hero's Circle
6.47 mi · 10%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.03 mi · 6%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 5%
Brick Kiln Road
2.96 mi · 5%
Burgin Parkway
1.18 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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 44m from Quincy
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy and Chance Rain Showers near East Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Quincy to East Falmouth?

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Quincy and 31.6 miles from East Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Chance Rain Showers near East Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and East Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.5 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
East Falmouth

#2 East Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population6,038
Coordinates41.5784400, -70.5586400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: East Falmouth (-70.55864, 41.57844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.80 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $4.49 $10.01 $20.02

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and East Falmouth. The current time is 17:01:43.

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.