How far is Quincy, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.52 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.63 mi
42.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.63 mi
Kilometers
42.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.12 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Tue, Apr 14, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Tue, Apr 14, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-14T08:32
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, Apr 14, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
15.2 mi
00h 21m
To Plymouth
15.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    2338 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Piigrims Highway

    589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
26.8 mi · 88%
Burgin Parkway
1.18 mi · 4%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 3%
MA 3 South
0.72 mi · 2%
US 44 West
0.25 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

23.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 21m from Quincy
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Quincy and 15.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 26.63 mi (42.85 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.40
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.20 $8.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.80 $5.18 $10.37
Diesel $4.49 $4.85 $9.69

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Plymouth. The current time is 08:32:03.

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.