How far is South Peabody, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from South Peabody, MA to Quincy, MA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Peabody and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Peabody and Quincy.
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Start on Bay State Boulevard
18 m · 4 sec · Bay State Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lynn Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lynn Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway
2424 ft · 50 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Boston Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
687 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2885 ft · 53 sec · Western Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Avenue
54 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle
100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
45 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right
1282 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
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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 Peabody 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.
Tobin Bridge
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Peabody to Quincy?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from South Peabody and 14.4 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chelsea.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Peabody and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 17.96 mi (28.9 km).
#1 South Peabody
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,293 |
| Coordinates | 42.5098200, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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 18, 2026
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