How far is South Hadley, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from South Hadley, MA to Quincy, MA is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hadley and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hadley and Quincy.
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Start on Church Street
55 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Morgan Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto East Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Fuller Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street
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Continue on Rood Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp left
755 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn left onto 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 Hadley and Quincy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
79 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving South Hadley and Sunny then Slight 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 South Hadley to Quincy?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from South Hadley and 51.2 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Hadley and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hadley and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 80.41 mi (129.4 km).
#1 South Hadley
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 17,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.2584200, -72.5745300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $15.89 | $31.78 |
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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