How far is Quincy, MA from Lenox, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Lenox, MA is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.37 mi
02h 52m
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
137.37 mi
Kilometers
221.08 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenox
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Lenox
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Quincy
68.5 mi
01h 26m
To Lenox
68.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1571 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Walker Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Walker Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
123 mi · 90%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 2%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 2%
Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Lee Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Walker Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 26m from Quincy
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Lenox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Quincy and 68.8 miles from Lenox.

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 20.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.87 one way or $37.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Lenox.

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 Quincy and Lenox. Straight-line distance: 116.86 mi (188.06 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Lenox

Town of Massachusetts, United States

Population4,933
Coordinates42.3564800, -73.2848300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Lenox (-73.28483, 42.35648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.35 L · about $18.87
Round trip
$37.73
9.7 gal · 36.7 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.87 $37.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.33 $42.65
Premium $4.80 $23.28 $46.55
Diesel $4.49 $21.77 $43.53

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 Quincy and Lenox. The current time is 02:28:32.

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.