How far is Quincy, MA from Rochester, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Rochester, MA is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
47.7 mi
01h 03m
Flight
37.2 mi
59.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.2 mi
Kilometers
59.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.7 mi
Kilometers
76.77 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Sun, May 31, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Sun, May 31, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-05-31T10:07
Arrive Rochester
Sun, May 31, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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 Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Quincy
23.9 mi
00h 31m
To Rochester
23.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
Rochester Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using White Island Shores as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth

    1074 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Marys Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marys Pond Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Marion Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Marion Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on New Bedford Road

    35 m · 2 sec · New Bedford Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Bedford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 37%
I 495 South
17.2 mi · 36%
Marys Pond Road
3.35 mi · 7%
Yankee Division Highway
2.81 mi · 6%
Burgin Parkway
1.04 mi · 2%
I 93 South
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

17.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 31m from Quincy
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Quincy and 23.9 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 37.2 mi (59.87 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rochester

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,740
Coordinates41.7317700, -70.8200400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Rochester (-70.82004, 41.73177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
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
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.39 $14.77
Premium $4.80 $8.06 $16.12
Diesel $4.49 $7.54 $15.08

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Rochester. The current time is 10:07:28.

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.