How far is Shrewsbury, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to Quincy, MA is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
50.03 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.45 mi
58.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.45 mi
Kilometers
58.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.03 mi
Kilometers
80.52 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Shrewsbury
22.9 mi
00h 29m
To Quincy
27.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Shrewsbury and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grafton Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Grafton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2858 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boston Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Turnpike Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    22.8 mi · 29 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
22.8 mi · 46%
Turnpike Road
8.59 mi · 17%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 8%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 5%
South Street
1.32 mi · 3%
Boston Turnpike
1.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

22.8 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 29m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Quincy?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Shrewsbury and 27.2 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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 Cochituate and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.6 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 13.5 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 36.45 mi (58.66 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population38,910
Coordinates42.2959300, -71.7128500
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.71292, 42.295917)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.69
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.85 $13.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.80 $8.45 $16.89
Diesel $4.49 $7.90 $15.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shrewsbury and Quincy. The current time is 23:00:13.

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.