How far is West Barnstable, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from West Barnstable, MA to Quincy, MA is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Barnstable and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Barnstable and Quincy.
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Start on Meetinghouse Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Meetinghouse Way
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
733 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station
126 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
1005 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Granite Street
558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street
698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on 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 West Barnstable and Quincy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Barnstable 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 West Barnstable to Quincy?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from West Barnstable and 27.9 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Barnstable and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Barnstable and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 49.69 mi (79.97 km).
#1 West Barnstable
City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,508 |
| Coordinates | 41.7056600, -70.3744700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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