How far is Quincy, MA from Winthrop, MA?
The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Winthrop, MA is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Winthrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Winthrop.
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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 · 8 sec · Coddington Street
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Turn right onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Neponset Avenue
1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue
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Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, Frontage Road
575 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Frontage Road Northbound
1362 ft · 29 sec · Frontage Road Northbound
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Continue on Frontage Road Northbound
1665 ft · 37 sec · Frontage Road Northbound
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
2083 ft · 39 sec · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway
1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · McClellan Highway
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Turn right onto Boardman Street
2114 ft · 47 sec · Boardman Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saratoga Street
26 m · 2 sec · Saratoga Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Saratoga Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Saratoga Street
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Continue on Main Street
2339 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hermon Street
1928 ft · 53 sec · Hermon Street
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Continue on Winthrop Street
809 ft · 16 sec · Winthrop Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Winthrop.
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.
Southeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.08 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Winthrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Winthrop?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Quincy and 7.4 miles from Winthrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Partly Sunny near Winthrop.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 8.5 mi (13.68 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winthrop
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,446 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -70.9828300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winthrop (-70.98283, 42.3751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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