How far is Williamstown, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Quincy, MA is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Quincy.
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Start on Spring Street
863 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Walden Street
802 ft · 37 sec · Walden Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoxsey Street
967 ft · 48 sec · Hoxsey Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1318 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Cold Spring Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Cold Spring Road
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Continue on New Ashford Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Ashford Road
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Continue on Route 7
2.2 mi · 3 min · Route 7
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Continue on New Ashford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Ashford Road
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Continue on Williamstown Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Williamstown Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Wahconah Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wahconah Street
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Turn right onto North Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on South Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1734 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
123.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn left onto 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 Williamstown 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
123 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Williamstown 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 Williamstown to Quincy?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Williamstown and 67.6 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.62 one way or $41.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Williamstown and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 116.57 mi (187.6 km).
#1 Williamstown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 7,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.7120200, -73.2037200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $23.79 | $47.57 |
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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