How far is Quincy, MA from Plympton, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Plympton, MA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Plympton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Plympton.
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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
1598 ft · 23 sec · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
1521 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1673 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Brook Street
1 km · 1 min · Brook Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Brook Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Brook Street
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Continue on Colchester Street
2945 ft · 59 sec · Colchester Street
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Continue on Mayflower Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mayflower Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parsonage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Plympton.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Quincy and Rain Showers Likely near Plympton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Plympton?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Quincy and 16.3 miles from Plympton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Quincy and Rain Showers Likely near Plympton.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover
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 Hanover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Plympton. Straight-line distance: 22.85 mi (36.78 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plympton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,998 |
| Coordinates | 41.9528800, -70.8144800 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plympton (-70.81448, 41.95288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
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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