How far is Topsfield, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Topsfield, MA to Quincy, MA is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
33.95 mi
00h 51m
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
33.95 mi
Kilometers
54.63 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Topsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topsfield
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Topsfield
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 Topsfield
16.3 mi
00h 25m
To Quincy
17.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    90 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    105 m · 20 sec · Summer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boston Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Boston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topsfield 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 17%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 11%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 11%
I 95 South
3.74 mi · 11%
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 9%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Tobin Bridge

Continue on Tobin Bridge

5.79 mi · 00h 09m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Revere
00h 25m from Topsfield
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Topsfield and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 16.3 miles from Topsfield and 17.6 miles from Quincy.

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 7.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 4.9 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 5 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 9.3 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 4.9 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 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 Topsfield and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 km).

Topsfield

#1 Topsfield

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,660
Coordinates42.6375900, -70.9495000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.949638, 42.6375)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.28 $10.55
Premium $4.80 $5.76 $11.52
Diesel $4.49 $5.39 $10.77

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 Topsfield and Quincy. The current time is 23:37:18.

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.