How far is Quincy, MA from North Plymouth, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to North Plymouth, MA is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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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 North Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and North Plymouth.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
2338 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
23.4 mi · 29 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Piigrims Highway
589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
1598 ft · 23 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
1639 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
88 m · 19 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn left
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and North Plymouth.
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.
Pilgrims Highway
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
23.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Quincy and Rain Showers Likely near North Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to North Plymouth?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Quincy and 14.4 miles from North Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:10 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 Rain Showers Likely around Quincy and Rain Showers Likely near North Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanover.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and North Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 25.45 mi (40.95 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Plymouth
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 3,600 |
| Coordinates | 41.9709400, -70.6828100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Plymouth (-70.68281, 41.97094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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