How far is Quincy, MA from Gloucester, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Gloucester, MA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
44.47 mi
01h 07m
Flight
30.36 mi
48.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.36 mi
Kilometers
48.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.47 mi
Kilometers
71.57 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Lynnfield
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

From Quincy
22.2 mi
00h 33m
To Gloucester
22.2 mi
00h 33m

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

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, MA 128 North: Waltham, Gloucester

    591 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2957 ft · 46 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Division Highway

    19 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grant Circle

    41 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1330 ft · 40 sec · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dale Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · Dale Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dale Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
19.6 mi · 44%
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 29%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 7%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 5%
Washington Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Division Highway

19 mi · 00h 26m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnfield
00h 33m from Quincy
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Lynnfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Quincy and 22.2 miles from Gloucester.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester.

Stop Ideas Near Lynnfield

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 Lynnfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.7 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 10.8 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10.7 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 Lynnfield.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Gloucester. Straight-line distance: 30.36 mi (48.86 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Gloucester

City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

Population30,539
Coordinates42.6140500, -70.6631300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Gloucester (-70.66313, 42.61405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 Gloucester. The current time is 05:35:58.

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.