How far is Truro, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Truro, MA to Quincy, MA is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
96.1 mi
01h 57m
Flight
52 mi
83.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52 mi
Kilometers
83.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.1 mi
Kilometers
154.66 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Truro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Truro
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Truro
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
Sandwich
MA

Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Truro
48 mi
00h 58m
To Quincy
48.1 mi
00h 58m

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 Truro and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 6A

    726 ft · 15 sec · Old Route 6A

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward 6: Grand Army Of The Republic Highway

    119 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 6

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 6

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 6

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 6

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  19. 19

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Truro 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 43%
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 37%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.59 mi · 7%
Route 6
6 mi · 6%
State Highway
2.89 mi · 3%
Burgin Parkway
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

41.7 mi · 00h 53m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandwich
00h 58m from Truro
Leave By
2:36 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 Truro to Quincy?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Sandwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Truro and 48.1 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandwich

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

74 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

77 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

81 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

81 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Truro and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.69 km).

Truro

#1 Truro

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro

Population2,007
Coordinates41.9934400, -70.0497500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Route 6A (-70.049916, 41.993367)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.84 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.37
6.78 gal · 25.68 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.19 $26.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.91 $29.81
Premium $4.80 $16.27 $32.54
Diesel $4.49 $15.21 $30.43

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 Truro and Quincy. The current time is 05:29:30.

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.