How far is Quincy, MA from Norton, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Norton, MA is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.18 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.92 mi
35.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.92 mi
Kilometers
35.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.14 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Norton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
13.1 mi
00h 21m
To Norton
13.1 mi
00h 21m

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
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 123 West: Easton

    2023 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Belmont Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    939 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Foundry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Foundry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Foundry Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Foundry Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Taunton Avenue

    53 m · 9 sec · Taunton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
9.22 mi · 35%
East Main Street
3.29 mi · 13%
Yankee Division Highway
2.81 mi · 11%
Foundry Street
2.81 mi · 11%
Depot Street
2.04 mi · 8%
Belmont Street
1.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

9.22 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 21m from Quincy
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Norton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Quincy and 13.1 miles from Norton.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Norton. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Norton

#2 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Norton (-71.18699, 41.96677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.80 $4.42 $8.83
Diesel $4.49 $4.13 $8.26

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 Norton. The current time is 01:12:05.

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.