How far is North Andover, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from North Andover, MA to Quincy, MA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.99 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.54 mi
50.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.54 mi
Kilometers
50.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.99 mi
Kilometers
62.75 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in North Andover
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Andover
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Andover
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
Stoneham
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From North Andover
18.9 mi
00h 26m
To Quincy
20.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 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 North Andover and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Andover and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middlesex Street

    43 m · 14 sec · Middlesex Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waverley Road

    1030 ft · 29 sec · Waverley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto William Street

    593 ft · 28 sec · William Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1792 ft · 48 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

    1373 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1946 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Andover 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
20 mi · 51%
I 495 South
3.99 mi · 10%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 8%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 6%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneham
00h 26m from North Andover
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Andover 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 North Andover to Quincy?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Stoneham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from North Andover and 20.1 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stoneham

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 Stoneham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.6 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 8.7 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 11.5 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 8.6 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 Stoneham.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Andover and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 31.54 mi (50.76 km).

North Andover

#1 North Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population31,460
Coordinates42.6987000, -71.1350600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.134981, 42.698792)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.80 $6.62 $13.25
Diesel $4.49 $6.19 $12.39

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 North Andover and Quincy. The current time is 04:19:51.

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.