How far is Quincy, MA from South Deerfield, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to South Deerfield, MA is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
121.83 mi
02h 32m
Flight
83.42 mi
134.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.42 mi
Kilometers
134.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.83 mi
Kilometers
196.06 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Deerfield
Mon, Jun 1, 7:25 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Mon, Jun 1, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-06-01T16:52
Arrive South Deerfield
Mon, Jun 1, 7:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Quincy
60.8 mi
01h 16m
To South Deerfield
61 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and South Deerfield.

  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

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway

    1398 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Road

    1264 ft · 23 sec · State Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    2452 ft · 44 sec · Greenfield Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1576 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Graves Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Graves Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Park Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Park Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
88.2 mi · 72%
I 91 North
23 mi · 19%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 2%
I 91
0.95 mi · 1%
South Station
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

55.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 16m from Quincy
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quincy and Chance Rain Showers near South Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Quincy to South Deerfield?

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Quincy and 61 miles from South Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.73 one way or $33.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quincy and Chance Rain Showers near South Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and South Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 83.42 mi (134.25 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
South Deerfield

#2 South Deerfield

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Population1,880
Coordinates42.4773100, -72.6078700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: South Deerfield (-72.60787, 42.47731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.27 L · about $16.73
Round trip
$33.45
8.6 gal · 32.54 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.73 $33.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.91 $37.81
Premium $4.80 $20.64 $41.27
Diesel $4.49 $19.30 $38.60

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and South Deerfield. The current time is 16:52:59.

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.