How far is Quincy, MA from Harwich Port, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Harwich Port, MA is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.6 mi
01h 41m
Flight
62.39 mi
100.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.39 mi
Kilometers
100.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.6 mi
Kilometers
116.84 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harwich Port
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Harwich Port
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Quincy
36.3 mi
00h 50m
To Harwich Port
36.4 mi
00h 50m

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
Harwich Port Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Harwich Port.

  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

    22.5 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport

    1362 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East West Dennis Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Upper County Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Upper County Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ayer Lane

    133 m · 21 sec · Ayer Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Satucket Road

    73 m · 11 sec · Satucket Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Satucket Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.6 mi · 57%
Mid Cape Highway
22.5 mi · 31%
Main Street
2.45 mi · 3%
Upper County Road
2.08 mi · 3%
Burgin Parkway
1.18 mi · 2%
MA 3 South
0.72 mi · 1%
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 50m from Quincy
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Chance T-storms near Harwich Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Harwich Port?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Quincy and 36.4 miles from Harwich Port.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Chance T-storms near Harwich Port.

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Harwich Port. Straight-line distance: 62.39 mi (100.4 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Harwich Port

#2 Harwich Port

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,644
Coordinates41.6667800, -70.0786300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Harwich Port (-70.07863, 41.66678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.92
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.96 $19.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.26 $22.51
Premium $4.80 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $4.49 $11.49 $22.98

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 Harwich Port. The current time is 05:13:24.

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.