How far is Winchester, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Winchester, MA to Quincy, MA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.32 mi
00h 35m
Flight
15.4 mi
24.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.32 mi
Kilometers
31.1 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Boston
MA

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

From Winchester
8.9 mi
00h 17m
To Quincy
10.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
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 Winchester and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 20%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 15%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 13%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 12%
Winthrop Street
1.42 mi · 7%
I 93 South
1.36 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

3.82 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 17m from Winchester
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winchester and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Winchester and 10.4 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winchester and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 0.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 0.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 0.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston.

RAIL

South Station

1 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

1 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

2 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.79 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population22,678
Coordinates42.4523200, -71.1370000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.136836, 42.452389)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.80 $3.26 $6.53
Diesel $4.49 $3.05 $6.10

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 Winchester and Quincy. The current time is 01:58:50.

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.