How far is Quincy, MA from Northbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Northbridge, MA is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.02 mi
01h 12m
Flight
33.86 mi
54.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.02 mi
Kilometers
74.07 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Quincy
23 mi
00h 36m
To Northbridge
23.1 mi
00h 36m

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
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · General Edwards Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Providence Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Providence Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

    2308 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward MA 140: Franklin, Bellingham

    1133 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Central Street

    1249 ft · 31 sec · West Central Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 140

    2859 ft · 52 sec · Route 140

  23. 23

    Continue on West Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mendon Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Bellingham Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellingham Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Hartford Avenue East

    3125 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East

  28. 28

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1916 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northbridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Mendon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Quaker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1 km · 1 min · School Street

  35. 35

    Continue on School Street Branch

    89 m · 16 sec · School Street Branch

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2087 ft · 2 min · Church Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 25 sec · Beanes Lane

  38. 38

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
7.5 mi · 16%
I 95 South
7.32 mi · 16%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 13%
Washington Street
5.17 mi · 11%
Mendon Road
2.25 mi · 5%
Northbridge Road
1.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

7.07 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 36m from Quincy
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Quincy and 23.1 miles from Northbridge.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Northbridge. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.49 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.12 $14.25
Premium $4.80 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $4.49 $7.27 $14.54

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 Northbridge. The current time is 04:27:15.

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.