How far is Quincy, MA from White Island Shores, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to White Island Shores, MA is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and White Island Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and White Island Shores.
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Start on Faxon Avenue
110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue
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Turn right onto Coddington Street
81 m · 7 sec · Coddington Street
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Continue on Temple Street
85 m · 5 sec · Temple Street
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Continue on Hancock Street
127 m · 13 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn right onto Granite Street
533 ft · 13 sec · Granite Street
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Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
2338 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
23.4 mi · 29 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Piigrims Highway
589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pine Hills
1628 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Clark Road
954 ft · 26 sec · Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Pond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Pond Road
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Turn right onto Halfway Pond Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Halfway Pond Road
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Turn left onto Bourne Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bourne Road
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Turn right onto River Run Way
2927 ft · 1 min · River Run Way
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Turn left onto Wareham Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Wareham Road
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Continue on Plymouth Avenue
2381 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Avenue
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Turn left onto Scheffler Drive
86 m · 12 sec · Scheffler Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scheffler Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and White Island Shores.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pilgrims Highway
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
23.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Quincy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White Island Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to White Island Shores?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Quincy and 21.9 miles from White Island Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Quincy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White Island Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Duxbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and White Island Shores. Straight-line distance: 36.53 mi (58.79 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Island Shores
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.8001000, -70.6347500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Island Shores (-70.63475, 41.8001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
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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