How far is Templeton, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Templeton, MA to Quincy, MA is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.04 mi
01h 21m
Flight
58.23 mi
93.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.23 mi
Kilometers
93.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.04 mi
Kilometers
119.16 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Templeton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Templeton
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Templeton
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
Acton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Templeton
34.5 mi
00h 40m
To Quincy
39.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Templeton and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Road

    11 m · 4 sec · South Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dudley Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Dudley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Patriots Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Patriots Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2367 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Templeton 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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 27%
Patriots Road
18.6 mi · 25%
I 93 South
8.77 mi · 12%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 8%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 5%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Patriots Road

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acton
00h 40m from Templeton
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Templeton 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 Templeton to Quincy?

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Templeton and 39.5 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Acton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Templeton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 58.23 mi (93.72 km).

Templeton

#1 Templeton

Census-designated place in California

Population8,134
Coordinates42.5556400, -72.0675800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: South Road (-72.067504, 42.555661)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $10.15
Round trip
$20.31
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.15 $20.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.48 $22.95
Premium $4.80 $12.53 $25.05
Diesel $4.49 $11.71 $23.43

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 Templeton and Quincy. The current time is 23:04:46.

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.