How far is Quincy, MA from Sherborn, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Sherborn, MA is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 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
26.48 mi
00h 42m
Flight
18.82 mi
30.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.82 mi
Kilometers
30.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.48 mi
Kilometers
42.62 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 Sherborn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Sherborn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 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

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
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Quincy
13.2 mi
00h 21m
To Sherborn
13.2 mi
00h 21m

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
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto High Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Street

    1 mi · 2 min · County Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Meadows Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Meadows Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sawin Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Sawin Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 23%
I 95 North
4.48 mi · 17%
High Street
4.29 mi · 16%
North Meadows Road
2.89 mi · 11%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.32 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

5.99 mi · 00h 08m

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
+7.7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 21m from Quincy
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Sherborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Quincy and 13.2 miles from Sherborn.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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 Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Sherborn. Straight-line distance: 18.82 mi (30.29 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Sherborn (-71.36978, 42.23899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.31
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.66 $7.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.13 $8.27
Premium $4.80 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $4.49 $4.22 $8.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Sherborn. The current time is 04:53:50.

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.