How far is Chester, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Chester, MA to Quincy, MA is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
125.39 mi
02h 20m
Flight
101.07 mi
162.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.07 mi
Kilometers
162.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.39 mi
Kilometers
201.8 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Chester
61.5 mi
01h 10m
To Quincy
63.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
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 Chester and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Andrews Avenue

    56 m · 19 sec · Andrews Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    529 ft · 28 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 20

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Route 20

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Road

    975 ft · 28 sec · Russell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Worthington Road

    1016 ft · 28 sec · Worthington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Worthington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Montgomery Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

    138 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
93.5 mi · 75%
Route 20
6.36 mi · 5%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Montgomery Road
4.34 mi · 3%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

93.5 mi · 01h 50m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 10m from Chester
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chester 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 Chester to Quincy?

The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Chester and 63.9 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 101.07 mi (162.66 km).

Chester

#1 Chester

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,365
Coordinates42.2792600, -72.9787100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Andrews Avenue (-72.978684, 42.279205)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.39
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.19 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.43 $38.87
Premium $4.80 $21.21 $42.42
Diesel $4.49 $19.84 $39.67

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 Chester and Quincy. The current time is 23:38:42.

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.