How far is Quincy, MA from Norfolk, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Norfolk, MA is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Norfolk.
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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 · 7 sec · Coddington Street
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Continue on Temple Street
85 m · 5 sec · Temple Street
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Continue on Hancock Street
127 m · 13 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn right onto Granite Street
533 ft · 13 sec · Granite Street
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Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street
2088 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93: Boston, Canton
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Canton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
2385 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1633 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham
1382 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto General Edwards Highway
2728 ft · 1 min · General Edwards Highway
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Turn right onto Old Post Road
609 ft · 11 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn slight left onto Common Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Norfolk Street
1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street
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Continue on West Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Main Street
1901 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Union Street
41 m · 3 sec · Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
32 m · 9 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Union Street
26 m · 2 sec · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Norfolk.
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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Quincy and 11.8 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 18.92 mi (30.45 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.1195400, -71.3250600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norfolk (-71.32506, 42.11954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
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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