How far is Lancaster, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Lancaster, MA to Quincy, MA is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Lancaster and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Quincy.
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Start on Thayer Memorial Drive
19 m · 12 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
782 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Center Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Center Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Lower Bolton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Bolton Road
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Turn straight onto Still River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Still River Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
27.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
2957 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 Lancaster and Quincy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
27.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Quincy?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 27.5 miles from Lancaster and 29 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 4:22 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 Lancaster 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cochituate.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 37.01 mi (59.56 km).
#1 Lancaster
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 42.4556500, -71.6731200 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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