How far is Quincy, MA from Andover, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Andover, MA is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
32.55 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.85 mi
46.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.85 mi
Kilometers
46.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.39 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andover
Sat, Apr 18, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Andover
Sat, Apr 18, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
Winchester
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Quincy
16.3 mi
00h 24m
To Andover
16.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 8 sec · Coddington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    18.8 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover

    1659 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dascomb Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dascomb Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Andover Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    1002 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Summer Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Andover.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
19.1 mi · 59%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 10%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 7%
Dascomb Road
1.67 mi · 5%
Central Street
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

18.8 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 24m from Quincy
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Quincy and 16.3 miles from Andover.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near Andover.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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 Winchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6.7 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 6.8 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 11.7 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 6.6 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 Winchester.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

11 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

13 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Andover. Straight-line distance: 28.85 mi (46.43 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Andover

#2 Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population36,554
Coordinates42.6584300, -71.1370000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Andover (-71.137, 42.65843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.47 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.06 $10.11
Premium $4.80 $5.52 $11.04
Diesel $4.49 $5.16 $10.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Andover. The current time is 06:12:58.

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.