How far is Quincy, MA from Tyngsboro, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Tyngsboro, MA is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
42.1 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.34 mi
58.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.34 mi
Kilometers
58.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.1 mi
Kilometers
67.75 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Sun, May 31, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-05-30T22:23
Arrive Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Burlington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
21.1 mi
00h 31m
To Tyngsboro
21.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Westford Road, Tyngsboro

    113 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Westford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Westford Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Middlesex Road

    1765 ft · 48 sec · Middlesex Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Kendall Road

    570 ft · 16 sec · Kendall Road

  36. 36

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
17.7 mi · 42%
I 93 North
3.39 mi · 8%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 8%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 5%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 31m from Quincy
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Quincy and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Quincy and 21.1 miles from Tyngsboro.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Quincy and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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 Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.9 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 11 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10.9 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 Burlington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Tyngsboro. Straight-line distance: 36.34 mi (58.49 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Tyngsboro

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,366
Coordinates42.6767600, -71.4245100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Tyngsboro (-71.42451, 42.67676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.80 $7.10 $14.21
Diesel $4.49 $6.64 $13.28

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Tyngsboro. The current time is 22:23:09.

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.