How far is Quincy, MA from Marshfield, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Marshfield, MA is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
21.28 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.83 mi
30.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.83 mi
Kilometers
30.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.25 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Marshfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From Quincy
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Marshfield
10.6 mi
00h 15m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 139: Marshfield, Hanover, Marshfield Municipal Airport

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2345 ft · 54 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Plain Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Plain Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ocean Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ocean Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
15.1 mi · 71%
Plain Street
2.37 mi · 11%
Burgin Parkway
1.18 mi · 6%
Ocean Street
0.82 mi · 4%
MA 3 South
0.72 mi · 3%
Church Street
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 15m from Quincy
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Quincy and 10.6 miles from Marshfield.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Quincy is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockland, 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 Rockland.

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 18.83 mi (30.31 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Marshfield

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

Population26,037
Coordinates42.0917700, -70.7055900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Marshfield (-70.70559, 42.09177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.80 $3.60 $7.20
Diesel $4.49 $3.37 $6.73

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 Marshfield. The current time is 01:22:13.

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.