How far is Quincy, MA from Topsfield, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Topsfield, MA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.89 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.72 mi
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
26.72 mi
Kilometers
43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.89 mi
Kilometers
51.32 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Topsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T02:42
Arrive Topsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Revere
MA

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

From Quincy
16 mi
00h 25m
To Topsfield
16 mi
00h 25m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield

    2002 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Boston Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    105 m · 21 sec · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Park Street

    92 m · 15 sec · Park Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    90 m · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
12.9 mi · 41%
I 95 North
3.75 mi · 12%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 10%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 7%
Newbury Street
2.09 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

12.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Revere
00h 25m from Quincy
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Topsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Revere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Quincy and 16 miles from Topsfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Revere

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 Revere and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.1 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 5.2 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 9.1 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 5 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 Revere.

RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

7 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

9 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Topsfield. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Topsfield

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,660
Coordinates42.6375900, -70.9495000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Topsfield (-70.9495, 42.63759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.97 $9.94
Premium $4.80 $5.42 $10.85
Diesel $4.49 $5.07 $10.14

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 Topsfield. The current time is 02:42:25.

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.