How far is Quincy, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
39.88 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.43 mi
52.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.43 mi
Kilometers
52.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.88 mi
Kilometers
64.18 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 Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM 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
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Stoneham
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Quincy
18.5 mi
00h 26m
To Lawrence
21.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 45 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

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 38 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
21.9 mi · 55%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 8%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 7%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 6%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

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

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneham
00h 26m from Quincy
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 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 18.5 miles from Quincy and 21.4 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

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 8.8 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 8.9 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 8.8 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 Quincy and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 32.43 mi (52.19 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.20 $12.40
Premium $4.80 $6.77 $13.53
Diesel $4.49 $6.33 $12.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Lawrence. The current time is 19:31:09.

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.