How far is Quincy, MA from Milton, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Milton, MA is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Milton.
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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
2 mi · 6 min · Adams Street
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Continue on Granite Avenue
159 m · 11 sec · Granite Avenue
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Turn straight
157 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Adams Street
129 m · 12 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Edge Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Edge Hill Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
3151 ft · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Lodge Street
82 m · 9 sec · Lodge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lodge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Milton.
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.
Adams Street
Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
2.04 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Milton?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Quincy and 2.1 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.58 one way or $1.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Partly Sunny near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Milton. Straight-line distance: 3.27 mi (5.27 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 27,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.2495400, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-71.06616, 42.24954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.66 | $1.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
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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