How far is Richmond, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Richmond, MA to Quincy, MA is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.33 mi
02h 27m
Flight
121.14 mi
194.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.14 mi
Kilometers
194.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.33 mi
Kilometers
235.5 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 30, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 30, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-30T18:32
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 30, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Richmond
72.1 mi
01h 13m
To Quincy
74.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Albany Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Albany Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1302 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    734 ft · 12 sec · Stockbridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Boston

    2490 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    131 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

    138 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
131 mi · 90%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
State Road
1.96 mi · 1%
Albany Road
1.45 mi · 1%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

131 mi · 02h 34m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 13m from Richmond
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Rain Showers near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Richmond and 74.3 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 121.14 mi (194.95 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,410
Coordinates42.3731400, -73.3676100
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-73.367878, 42.373144)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $20.07
Round trip
$40.14
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.07 $40.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.69 $45.38
Premium $4.80 $24.76 $49.53
Diesel $4.49 $23.16 $46.32

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Quincy. The current time is 18:32:19.

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.