How far is Quincy, MA from Halifax, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Halifax, MA is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Halifax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Halifax.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
2338 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 18 South: Abington
1883 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bedford Street
3 mi · 5 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
6.8 mi · 12 min · Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Plymouth Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Plymouth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Halifax.
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.
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
6.77 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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 Halifax?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Abington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Quincy and 11.3 miles from Halifax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Quincy is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Abington
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 Abington.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Halifax. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.31 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Halifax
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,865 |
| Coordinates | 41.9912100, -70.8619900 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Halifax (-70.86199, 41.99121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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