How far is Burlington, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Burlington, MA to Quincy, MA is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
35.44 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.01 mi
32.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.01 mi
Kilometers
32.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.44 mi
Kilometers
57.04 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Tue, May 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Tue, May 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-19T05:02
Arrive Quincy
Tue, May 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
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
Somerville
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Burlington
11.5 mi
00h 20m
To Quincy
24 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  15. 15

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

    584 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 11%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 8%
Cambridge Street
2.85 mi · 8%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 7%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 6%
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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 20m from Burlington
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Burlington and 24 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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 Somerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 1.7 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 1.8 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 13.5 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 1.6 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 Somerville.

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

5 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.2 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,432
Coordinates42.5048200, -71.1956100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.195636, 42.504835)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.50 $10.99
Premium $4.80 $6.00 $12.00
Diesel $4.49 $5.61 $11.22

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Quincy. The current time is 05:02:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.