How far is Quincy, MA from Holbrook, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Holbrook, MA is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.26 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.77 mi
10.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.77 mi
Kilometers
10.89 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.26 mi
Kilometers
11.68 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Holbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Quincy
3.6 mi
00h 07m
To Holbrook
3.6 mi
00h 07m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2077 ft · 58 sec · Hancock Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1006 ft · 34 sec · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1924 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Independence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Independence Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hancock Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
3.46 mi · 48%
Hancock Street
1.26 mi · 17%
North Franklin Street
0.95 mi · 13%
Independence Avenue
0.85 mi · 12%
Franklin Street
0.36 mi · 5%
School Street
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Continue on Washington Street

1.75 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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 07m from Quincy
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Holbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Quincy and 3.6 miles from Holbrook.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.01 one way or $2.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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 Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.1 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 11 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 6.77 mi (10.89 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Holbrook

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,014
Coordinates42.1551000, -71.0086600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Holbrook (-71.00866, 42.1551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.01
Round trip
$2.02
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.01 $2.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.14 $2.29
Premium $4.80 $1.25 $2.50
Diesel $4.49 $1.17 $2.33

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 Holbrook. The current time is 00:42:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.