How far is Quincy, MA from Norwood, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Norwood, MA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
13.92 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.87 mi
17.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.87 mi
Kilometers
17.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.92 mi
Kilometers
22.41 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Quincy
7 mi
00h 11m
To Norwood
7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward East Street, Canton Street

    795 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Westwood

    34 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Street Rotary

    1134 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto East Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1985 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Upland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Upland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nahatan Street

    68 m · 15 sec · Nahatan Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Central Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Central Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
158.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 43%
I 95 North
2.01 mi · 14%
East Street
1.17 mi · 8%
Washington Street
1.06 mi · 8%
Burgin Parkway
1.04 mi · 7%
I 93 South
0.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

5.99 mi · 00h 08m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 11m from Quincy
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Quincy and 7 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 10.87 mi (17.49 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Norwood

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population29,737
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.1995000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Norwood (-71.1995, 42.19454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.91
Round trip
$3.81
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.91 $3.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.15 $4.31
Premium $4.80 $2.35 $4.70
Diesel $4.49 $2.20 $4.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Norwood. The current time is 22:30:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.