How far is White Island Shores, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from White Island Shores, MA to Quincy, MA is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Island Shores and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Island Shores and Quincy.
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Start on Scheffler Drive
86 m · 15 sec · Scheffler Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plymouth Avenue
2381 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Avenue
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Continue on Wareham Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Wareham Road
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Turn right onto River Run Way
2907 ft · 1 min · River Run Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bourne Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bourne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Halfway Pond Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Halfway Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Pond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Pond Road
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Turn right onto Clark Road
1569 ft · 33 sec · Clark Road
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Continue on Beaver Dam Road
535 ft · 11 sec · Beaver Dam Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
34.7 mi · 44 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 · 19 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 White Island Shores 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
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
34.7 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving White Island Shores 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 White Island Shores to Quincy?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from White Island Shores and 28.7 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around White Island Shores and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Duxbury
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Island Shores and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 36.53 mi (58.79 km).
#1 White Island Shores
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.8001000, -70.6347500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.96 | $13.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
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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