How far is Quincy, MA from Pittsfield, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Pittsfield, MA is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.38 mi
03h 05m
Flight
115.34 mi
185.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.34 mi
Kilometers
185.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.38 mi
Kilometers
232.35 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T10:22
Arrive Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
72.1 mi
01h 32m
To Pittsfield
72.3 mi
01h 32m

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
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    614 ft · 8 sec · Bank Row

  31. 31

    Continue on East Street

    2002 ft · 1 min · East Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Fourth Street

    1149 ft · 46 sec · Fourth Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Lanckton Court

    67 m · 8 sec · Lanckton Court

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lanckton Court

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
123 mi · 85%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 2%
South Street
2.87 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 32m from Quincy
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Quincy and 72.3 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 115.34 mi (185.62 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Pittsfield (-73.24538, 42.45008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.68
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.84 $39.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.42 $44.85
Premium $4.80 $24.47 $48.95
Diesel $4.49 $22.89 $45.78

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 Pittsfield. The current time is 10:22:51.

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.