How far is Quincy, MA from Medway, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Medway, MA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
28.66 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.6 mi
34.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.6 mi
Kilometers
34.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.13 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sharon
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Quincy
14.3 mi
00h 22m
To Medway
14.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2385 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1633 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham

    1382 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto General Edwards Highway

    2728 ft · 1 min · General Edwards Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Post Road

    609 ft · 11 sec · Old Post Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Common Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Norfolk Street

    1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1901 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rockwood Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Rockwood Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Norfolk Road

    1571 ft · 29 sec · Norfolk Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Baltimore Street

    2102 ft · 58 sec · Baltimore Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1123 ft · 38 sec · Pleasant Street

  30. 30

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Village Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Barber Street

    595 ft · 26 sec · Barber Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barber Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
7.32 mi · 26%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 21%
Main Street
2.22 mi · 8%
Village Street
2.16 mi · 8%
Common Street
1.84 mi · 6%
West Street
1.81 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

6.56 mi · 00h 08m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 22m from Quincy
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Quincy and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Quincy and 14.4 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Quincy and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

26 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Medway. Straight-line distance: 21.6 mi (34.76 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
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.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $4.80 $4.85 $9.69
Diesel $4.49 $4.53 $9.07

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Medway. The current time is 12:49:32.

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.