How far is Winthrop, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Winthrop, MA to Quincy, MA is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winthrop and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winthrop and Quincy.
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Start on Winthrop Street
809 ft · 16 sec · Winthrop Street
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Continue on Hermon Street
1925 ft · 59 sec · Hermon Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2367 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saratoga Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Saratoga Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boardman Street
8 m · 1 sec · Boardman Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Boardman Street
2109 ft · 44 sec · Boardman Street
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Turn sharp left onto McClellan Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on East Boston Expressway
2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93: South Boston
1275 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South
2680 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 Winthrop and Quincy.
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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Winthrop 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 Winthrop to Quincy?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Winthrop and 7.8 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Winthrop and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 8.5 mi (13.68 km).
#1 Winthrop
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,446 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -70.9828300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
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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