How far is Quincy, MA from Plainville, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Plainville, MA is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.06 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.5 mi
63.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.5 mi
Kilometers
63.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.06 mi
Kilometers
75.73 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Plainville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Quincy
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Plainville
23.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Plainville Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

    697 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Mount Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on New Plainville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Plainville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Leboeuf Street

    881 ft · 40 sec · Leboeuf Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Plainville Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Old Plainville Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Plainville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 50%
Yankee Division Highway
2.81 mi · 6%
Burgin Parkway
1.04 mi · 2%
I 93 South
0.73 mi · 2%
New Plainville Road
0.72 mi · 2%
MA 24 South
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 29m from Quincy
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Quincy and Rain Showers Likely near Plainville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Quincy and 23.5 miles from Plainville.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Quincy and Rain Showers Likely near Plainville.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Plainville. Straight-line distance: 39.5 mi (63.57 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plainville

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population9,280
Coordinates41.6820500, -70.9606000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Plainville (-70.9606, 41.68205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.27 $16.53
Premium $4.80 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $4.49 $8.44 $16.87

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 Plainville. The current time is 05:38:53.

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.