How far is South Duxbury, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from South Duxbury, MA to Quincy, MA is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Duxbury and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Duxbury and Quincy.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Depot Street
7 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Depot Street
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Turn slight right onto Tremont Street
1 mi · 2 min · Tremont Street
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Turn left onto West Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on Congress Street
2147 ft · 43 sec · Congress Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Street
21 m · 2 sec · Congress Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street
36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North: Quincy, Boston
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station
126 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
1005 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Granite Street
558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street
698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Coddington Street
81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street
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Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Duxbury and Quincy.
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.
Pilgrims Highway
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
19.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Duxbury and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Duxbury to Quincy?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Norwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from South Duxbury and 14.5 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Duxbury and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Norwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Duxbury and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.69 km).
#1 South Duxbury
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 3,360 |
| Coordinates | 42.0231600, -70.6828100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
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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