How far is Dalton, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Dalton, MA to Quincy, MA is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
150.88 mi
02h 42m
Flight
111.52 mi
179.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.52 mi
Kilometers
179.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.88 mi
Kilometers
242.82 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Dalton
74.5 mi
01h 21m
To Quincy
76.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Dalton and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stockbridge Avenue

    67 m · 11 sec · Stockbridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haworth Street

    119 m · 21 sec · Haworth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dalton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dalton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Merrill Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Merrill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    133 m · 12 sec · Junction Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Junction Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Junction Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newell Street

    2048 ft · 59 sec · Newell Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    982 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Holmes Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Holmes Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton 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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
123 mi · 82%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 3%
Holmes Road
3.52 mi · 2%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.26 mi · 1%
Pittsfield Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

123 mi · 02h 25m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 21m from Dalton
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dalton 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 Dalton to Quincy?

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Dalton and 76.4 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.69 one way or $41.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warren, 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 Warren.

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 111.52 mi (179.47 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,479
Coordinates42.4737000, -73.1662100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockbridge Avenue (-73.166145, 42.474083)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.15 L · about $20.69
Round trip
$41.39
10.64 gal · 40.3 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.69 $41.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $23.39 $46.78
Premium $4.80 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $4.49 $23.88 $47.75

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Quincy. The current time is 19:31:11.

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.