Cities Near Boston
Cities near Boston, Massachusetts: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Quincy, Lowell, Worcester. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Boston, Massachusetts is Quincy, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuincyPresidents' birthplaces | 8 mi / 13 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| LowellMill-town industrial history | 23 mi / 37 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| WorcesterArt museum and college city | 39 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ProvidenceRhode Island capital and dining | 41 mi / 66 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lynn | 9 mi / 15 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Framingham | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brockton | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lawrence | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Taunton | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nashua | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Boston
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Quincy, Lowell, Worcester, Providence, Lynn. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Boston include Quincy, Lowell, Worcester, Providence, Lynn. The closest is Quincy, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.