How far is Quincy, MA from Everett, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Everett, MA is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.35 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.06 mi
17.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.06 mi
Kilometers
17.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.35 mi
Kilometers
21.49 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Boston
MA

This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.

From Quincy
6.6 mi
00h 12m
To Everett
6.6 mi
00h 12m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    690 ft · 28 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alford Street

    576 ft · 12 sec · Alford Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Alford Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Alford Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

    45 m · 3 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Broadway

    2823 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
156.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 25%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 24%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 17%
Broadway
1.2 mi · 9%
I 93 North
0.85 mi · 6%
Alford Street
0.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

3.28 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 12m from Quincy
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Quincy and 6.6 miles from Everett.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Partly Sunny near Everett.

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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 South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Everett. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Everett

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population46,107
Coordinates42.4084300, -71.0536600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Everett (-71.05366, 42.40843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.83
Round trip
$3.66
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.83 $3.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.07 $4.13
Premium $4.80 $2.26 $4.51
Diesel $4.49 $2.11 $4.22

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 Everett. The current time is 02:22:56.

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.