How far is Worcester, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Quincy, MA is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.36 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.92 mi
65.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.92 mi
Kilometers
65.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.36 mi
Kilometers
90.71 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Worcester
26.1 mi
00h 31m
To Quincy
30.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 46 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 Worcester 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 67%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 7%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 6%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

37.7 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 31m from Worcester
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester 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 Worcester to Quincy?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Worcester and 30.3 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 40.92 mi (65.85 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.48
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.74 $15.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.75 $17.50
Premium $4.80 $9.55 $19.10
Diesel $4.49 $8.93 $17.86

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 Worcester and Quincy. The current time is 23:38:51.

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.