How far is Spencer, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Spencer, MA to Quincy, MA is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
66.03 mi
01h 17m
Flight
50.64 mi
81.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.03 mi
Kilometers
106.26 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Spencer
31.5 mi
00h 38m
To Quincy
34.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Spencer and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    10.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    1167 ft · 25 sec · Myrtle Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

    848 ft · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Foster Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Foster Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    688 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    590 ft · 17 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    100 m · 9 sec · Winter Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 46 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 57%
Main Street
10.9 mi · 16%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 6%
Grafton Street
3.4 mi · 5%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

37.7 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 38m from Spencer
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Spencer 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 Spencer to Quincy?

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Spencer and 34.5 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Framingham Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 50.64 mi (81.5 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Town in Massachusetts

Population11,898
Coordinates42.2439800, -71.9923000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.992331, 42.243965)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.13
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.06 $18.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.25 $20.49
Premium $4.80 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $4.49 $10.46 $20.91

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 Spencer and Quincy. The current time is 21:18:56.

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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.