How far is Quincy, MA from Orleans, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Orleans, MA is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Orleans.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
2338 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
23.4 mi · 29 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Piigrims Highway
589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
33.6 mi · 47 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
1663 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 6A East: Orleans
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Route 6A
1.6 km · 2 min · Route 6A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 6A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Orleans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mid Cape Highway
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
33.6 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Quincy and Sunny near Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Orleans?
The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Quincy and 39.8 miles from Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Quincy and Sunny near Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores
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 White Island Shores.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Orleans. Straight-line distance: 61.03 mi (98.22 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans
Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,802 |
| Coordinates | 41.7898300, -69.9897400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans (-69.98974, 41.78983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
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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