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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Norwood.
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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 left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Street, Canton Street
795 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Westwood
34 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Street Rotary
1134 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1985 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Upland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Upland Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Nahatan Street
68 m · 15 sec · Nahatan Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
22 m · 3 sec · Central Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 10.87 mi (17.49 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwood
Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 29,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945400, -71.1995000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-71.1995, 42.19454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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