How far is Bedford, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Bedford, MA to Quincy, MA is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.4 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.57 mi
34.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.57 mi
Kilometers
34.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.4 mi
Kilometers
53.75 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Bedford
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Quincy
19.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Bedford and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Great Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · The Great Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1680 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  18. 18

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

    584 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 11%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 9%
Yankee Division Highway
2.9 mi · 9%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 8%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 7%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 6%
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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 20m from Bedford
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bedford 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 Bedford to Quincy?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Bedford and 19.8 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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 Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.8 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 3.8 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 13.1 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 3.7 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 Medford.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 21.57 mi (34.72 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Massachusetts

Population14,053
Coordinates42.4906500, -71.2761700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: The Great Road (-71.276168, 42.490686)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.18
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.59 $9.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.80 $5.66 $11.33
Diesel $4.49 $5.30 $10.59

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 Bedford and Quincy. The current time is 00:24:59.

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.