How far is Dennis, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Dennis, MA to Quincy, MA is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
67.65 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.79 mi
88.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.79 mi
Kilometers
88.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.65 mi
Kilometers
108.87 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Dennis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dennis
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dennis
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Dennis
33.8 mi
00h 36m
To Quincy
33.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SW
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 Dennis and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 6A

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Willow Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Willow Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1006 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  15. 15

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dennis 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 62%
Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 26%
Main Street
3.43 mi · 5%
Burgin Parkway
1.36 mi · 2%
Route 6A
1.22 mi · 2%
Willow Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

41.7 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 36m from Dennis
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dennis 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 Dennis to Quincy?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Dennis and 33.9 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dennis and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 54.79 mi (88.17 km).

Dennis

#1 Dennis

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,890
Coordinates41.7353900, -70.1939100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 6a (-70.194729, 41.735379)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.59
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.30 $18.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.51 $21.02
Premium $4.80 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $4.49 $10.73 $21.45

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 Dennis and Quincy. The current time is 21:10:03.

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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.