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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · General Edwards Highway
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Continue on Boston Providence Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Providence Highway
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Continue on Washington Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit straight toward MA 140: Franklin, Bellingham
1133 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West Central Street
1249 ft · 31 sec · West Central Street
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Continue on Route 140
2859 ft · 52 sec · Route 140
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Continue on West Central Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto Mendon Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street
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Turn slight left onto Bellingham Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellingham Street
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Turn straight onto Hartford Avenue East
3125 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East
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Continue on Providence Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street
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Continue on Main Street
1916 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Northbridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road
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Continue on Mendon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on Quaker Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1 km · 1 min · School Street
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Continue on School Street Branch
89 m · 16 sec · School Street Branch
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2087 ft · 2 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Beanes Lane
140 m · 25 sec · Beanes Lane
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Northbridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrentham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Providence station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Northbridge. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.49 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514800, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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