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

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to South Peabody, MA is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
22.92 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.96 mi
28.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.96 mi
Kilometers
28.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.88 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 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
Boston
MA

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

From Quincy
11.4 mi
00h 20m
To South Peabody
11.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue

    59 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    2865 ft · 59 sec · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    687 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Boston Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2151 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  29. 29

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway

  30. 30

    Continue on Lynn Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 3 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay State Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
4.47 mi · 20%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 14%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 14%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 11%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 10%
Salem Turnpike
1.68 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

3.28 mi · 00h 04m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 20m from Quincy
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Quincy and 11.4 miles from South Peabody.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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 Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 1.3 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 1.4 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Station

1 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

1 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

2 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and South Peabody. Straight-line distance: 17.96 mi (28.9 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: South Peabody (-70.94949, 42.50982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $4.80 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $4.49 $3.64 $7.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and South Peabody. The current time is 20:31:28.

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.