How far is Quincy, MA from Jamaica Plain, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Jamaica Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Jamaica Plain.
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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 · 8 sec · Coddington Street
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Turn right onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Neponset Avenue
1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue
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Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
75 m · 7 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward Gallivan Boulevard
127 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
98 m · 10 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
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Continue on Gallivan Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Gallivan Boulevard
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Continue on Morton Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Morton Street
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Continue on Arborway
2253 ft · 1 min · Arborway
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Turn right onto South Street
2892 ft · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on Centre Street
578 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Dunster Road
896 ft · 36 sec · Dunster Road
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Turn left onto Dane Street
131 m · 17 sec · Dane Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Orchard Street
96 m · 11 sec · Orchard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Jamaica Plain.
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.
Newport Avenue
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Jamaica Plain?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Quincy and 4.6 miles from Jamaica Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Jamaica Plain. Straight-line distance: 7.2 mi (11.59 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamaica Plain (-71.12033, 42.30982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
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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