How far is Whately, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Whately, MA to Quincy, MA is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
122.4 mi
02h 08m
Flight
84.36 mi
135.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.36 mi
Kilometers
135.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.4 mi
Kilometers
196.99 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Whately
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whately
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whately
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Whately
60.5 mi
01h 04m
To Quincy
61.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Plain Road

    1312 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    94 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Christian Lane

    2551 ft · 53 sec · Christian Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1078 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whately 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
88.3 mi · 72%
West Street
19.4 mi · 16%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
State Road
2.09 mi · 2%
I 90 Toll
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

88.3 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 04m from Whately
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whately and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Whately and 61.9 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.80 one way or $33.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whately and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whately and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 84.36 mi (135.76 km).

Whately

#1 Whately

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

Population1,583
Coordinates42.4398100, -72.6348100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Plain Road (-72.634906, 42.439803)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.35 L · about $16.80
Round trip
$33.61
8.64 gal · 32.7 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.80 $33.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.80 $20.73 $41.46
Diesel $4.49 $19.39 $38.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Whately and Quincy. The current time is 05:41:09.

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.