How far is Sharon, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Sharon, MA to Quincy, MA is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
16.48 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.69 mi
20.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.69 mi
Kilometers
20.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.53 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Sharon
Wed, Apr 22, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sharon
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Sharon
8.3 mi
00h 11m
To Quincy
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    20 m · 3 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Depot Street

    1468 ft · 29 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Upland Road

    978 ft · 20 sec · Upland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Norwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Norwood Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Canton, Boston

    1946 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

    124 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

    1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  16. 16

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
6.1 mi · 37%
I 95 North
4.71 mi · 29%
Burgin Parkway
1.79 mi · 11%
Norwood Street
1.73 mi · 11%
I 93 North
0.77 mi · 5%
Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Continue on Yankee Division Highway

6.1 mi · 00h 08m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 11m from Sharon
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sharon and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Sharon and 8.3 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sharon and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 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 11.2 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.3 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 Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.43 km).

Sharon

#1 Sharon

City in Massachusetts

Population18,864
Coordinates42.1237100, -71.1786600
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Office Square (-71.178737, 42.12359)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.51
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.26 $4.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.80 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $4.49 $2.60 $5.21

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sharon and Quincy. The current time is 19:30:23.

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.