How far is Quincy, MA from Holliston, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Holliston, MA is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Holliston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Holliston.
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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 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street
2088 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93: Boston, Canton
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Canton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
1493 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto High Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · High Street
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Continue on County Street
1 mi · 2 min · County Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Exchange Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Middlesex Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Middlesex Street
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Continue on Central Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Winthrop Street
9 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Holliston.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Holliston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Holliston?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Quincy and 14.2 miles from Holliston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Partly Sunny near Holliston.
Stop Ideas Near Westwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwood.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Holliston. Straight-line distance: 21.91 mi (35.26 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holliston
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,880 |
| Coordinates | 42.2001000, -71.4245000 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holliston (-71.4245, 42.2001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
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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