How far is Tewksbury, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Tewksbury, MA to Quincy, MA is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.47 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.4 mi
44.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.4 mi
Kilometers
44.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.47 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Tue, May 26, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Tewksbury
Tue, May 26, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tewksbury
2026-05-25T23:51
Arrive Quincy
Tue, May 26, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
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 Tewksbury
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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Tewksbury
15.5 mi
00h 24m
To Quincy
19 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    540 ft · 19 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    6 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lowell Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
10.4 mi · 30%
Main Street
6.04 mi · 18%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 11%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 9%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 7%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

9.99 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 24m from Tewksbury
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tewksbury and Areas Of Fog near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Tewksbury and 19 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tewksbury and Areas Of Fog near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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 Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.5 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 5.6 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 12.3 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 5.4 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 Medford.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tewksbury and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 km).

Tewksbury

#1 Tewksbury

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population30,970
Coordinates42.6106500, -71.2342200
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.234141, 42.61061)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.36 $10.73
Premium $4.80 $5.85 $11.71
Diesel $4.49 $5.48 $10.95

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tewksbury and Quincy. The current time is 23:51:33.

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.