How far is Quincy, MA from Royalston, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Royalston, MA is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.11 mi
02h 03m
Flight
67.18 mi
108.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.18 mi
Kilometers
108.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.11 mi
Kilometers
130.54 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royalston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Royalston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Quincy
40.5 mi
01h 01m
To Royalston
40.6 mi
01h 01m

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
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

    780 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

    668 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mystic Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harvard Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Warner Street

    927 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square

    39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.6 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  28. 28

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Front Street

    1027 ft · 21 sec · Front Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · River Street

  38. 38

    Continue on River Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Winchendon Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchendon Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Brown Road

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Brown Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto South Royalston Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Royalston Road

  42. 42

    Continue on On the Common

    647 ft · 22 sec · On the Common

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · On the Common

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
20.2 mi · 25%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 14%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 8%
West Main Street
6.07 mi · 7%
River Street
3.58 mi · 4%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

12.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
01h 01m from Quincy
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Royalston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Quincy and 40.6 miles from Royalston.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvard.

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Royalston. Straight-line distance: 67.18 mi (108.11 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Royalston

Town in Massachusetts

Population1,278
Coordinates42.6775900, -72.1878600
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Royalston (-72.18786, 42.67759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.25
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.13 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.58 $25.15
Premium $4.80 $13.73 $27.45
Diesel $4.49 $12.84 $25.67

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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There is no time difference between Quincy and Royalston. The current time is 06:52:01.

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.