How far is Quincy, MA from Pelham, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Pelham, MA is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.51 mi
02h 15m
Flight
72.25 mi
116.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.25 mi
Kilometers
116.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.51 mi
Kilometers
160.15 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
49.7 mi
01h 07m
To Pelham
49.8 mi
01h 07m

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
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 8 sec · Coddington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Sykes Street

    735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Palmer Street

    59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Daniel Shays Highway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daniel Shays Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.4 mi · 72%
Daniel Shays Highway
7.32 mi · 7%
South Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 2%
North Washington Street
2.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

55.3 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 07m from Quincy
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Pelham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Quincy and 49.8 miles from Pelham.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 72.25 mi (116.27 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Pelham

City in Massachusetts

Population1,305
Coordinates42.3931500, -72.4037000
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Pelham (-72.4037, 42.39315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.31
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.65 $27.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.43 $30.87
Premium $4.80 $16.84 $33.69
Diesel $4.49 $15.75 $31.51

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 Pelham. The current time is 01:22:17.

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.