How far is Lenox, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Lenox, MA to Quincy, MA is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.85 mi
02h 19m
Flight
116.86 mi
188.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.86 mi
Kilometers
188.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.85 mi
Kilometers
225.07 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Lenox
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenox
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenox
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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Lenox
68.8 mi
01h 09m
To Quincy
71 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
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 Lenox and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1583 ft · 26 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 25 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 · 39 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 Lenox 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
123 mi · 88%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Lee Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

123 mi · 02h 25m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 09m from Lenox
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lenox 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 Lenox to Quincy?

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Lenox and 71 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.18 one way or $38.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 116.86 mi (188.06 km).

Lenox

#1 Lenox

Town of Massachusetts, United States

Population4,933
Coordinates42.3564800, -73.2848300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Street (-73.28461, 42.356688)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.68 L · about $19.18
Round trip
$38.36
9.86 gal · 37.36 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.18 $38.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.68 $43.35
Premium $4.80 $23.66 $47.32
Diesel $4.49 $22.13 $44.25

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 Lenox and Quincy. The current time is 20:21:14.

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.