How far is Quincy, MA from Hopkinton, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Hopkinton, MA is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
34.97 mi
00h 59m
Flight
26.66 mi
42.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.97 mi
Kilometers
56.28 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinton
Wed, May 13, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Wed, May 13, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Hopkinton
Wed, May 13, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Westwood
MA

Town in Massachusetts, USA

From Quincy
17.5 mi
00h 29m
To Hopkinton
17.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street

    2088 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93: Boston, Canton

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Canton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto High Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Street

    1 mi · 2 min · County Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Exchange Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Middlesex Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Middlesex Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    136 m · 20 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hollis Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hollis Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Street

    113 m · 8 sec · Highland Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Prentice Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Prentice Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Ash Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ash Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayden Rowe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Hayden Rowe Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Grove Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Grove Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 17%
Main Street
4.54 mi · 13%
I 95 North
4.48 mi · 13%
High Street
4.29 mi · 12%
Central Street
2.5 mi · 7%
Prentice Street
1.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 29m from Quincy
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Quincy and Sunny near Hopkinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 17.5 miles from Quincy and 17.5 miles from Hopkinton.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Quincy and Sunny near Hopkinton.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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 Westwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.5 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 14.4 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 14.3 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

21 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Hopkinton. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hopkinton

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,624
Coordinates42.2287100, -71.5225600
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Hopkinton (-71.52256, 42.22871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.57
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.78 $9.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.41 $10.82
Premium $4.80 $5.90 $11.81
Diesel $4.49 $5.52 $11.04

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Hopkinton. The current time is 23:46:22.

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.