How far is Lynn, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Quincy, MA is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Quincy.
-
1
Start on Rogers Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Essex Street
1090 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street
-
3
Continue on North Common Street
3141 ft · 55 sec · North Common Street
-
4
Continue on Market Square
640 ft · 11 sec · Market Square
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue
85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
-
6
Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
-
7
Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
-
8
Continue on Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
-
9
Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle
100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
-
10
Turn slight right onto Broadway
45 m · 5 sec · Broadway
-
11
Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
-
12
Turn right
1282 ft · 24 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
1223 ft · 30 sec
-
15
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
-
16
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
-
17
Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
-
19
Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
-
20
Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
-
21
Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
-
22
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
-
23
Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
-
24
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street
-
25
Turn left onto Coddington Street
81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street
-
26
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Quincy.
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.
Tobin Bridge
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lynn 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 Lynn to Quincy?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 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?
Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lynn and 9.7 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lynn and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston.
South Station
North Station
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 15.02 mi (24.17 km).
#1 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.