How far is Swansea, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Swansea, MA to Quincy, MA is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
44.33 mi
00h 50m
Flight
36.18 mi
58.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.35 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Swansea
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swansea
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swansea
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
Bridgewater
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Swansea
22.1 mi
00h 25m
To Quincy
22.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Swansea and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    40 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    105 m · 27 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    1187 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Read Street

    2096 ft · 43 sec · Read Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lees River Avenue

    675 ft · 18 sec · Lees River Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 79 North: Middleboro

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Fall River Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

    124 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

    1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swansea 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 74%
I 93 North
3.43 mi · 8%
Western Fall River Expressway
2.17 mi · 5%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.84 mi · 4%
Burgin Parkway
1.79 mi · 4%
MA 79 North
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgewater
00h 25m from Swansea
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swansea to Quincy?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Swansea and 22.2 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Quincy is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater.

RAIL

Route 128 station

28 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

41 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Providence station

41 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swansea and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.22 km).

Swansea

#1 Swansea

Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts

Population17,000
Coordinates41.7481600, -71.1897700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.189525, 41.748004)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.86 $13.72
Premium $4.80 $7.49 $14.97
Diesel $4.49 $7.00 $14.00

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 Swansea and Quincy. The current time is 04:05:02.

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.