How far is Dracut, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Dracut, MA to Quincy, MA is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
47.86 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.64 mi
52.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.64 mi
Kilometers
52.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.86 mi
Kilometers
77.02 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Dracut
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dracut
2026-04-23T02:38
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dracut
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
Reading
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Dracut
20.8 mi
00h 29m
To Quincy
27.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

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

    1506 ft · 38 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Willard Street

    60 m · 4 sec · Willard Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Broadway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lowell Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Lowell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lowell Street

    86 m · 9 sec · Lowell Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1501 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dracut 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
22.6 mi · 47%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 8%
Broadway Road
3.67 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 6%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 5%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

22.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reading
00h 29m from Dracut
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dracut and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Dracut and 27.1 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dracut and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Reading

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 Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.5 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 10.6 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 11.5 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 10.4 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 Reading.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

18 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dracut and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 32.64 mi (52.53 km).

Dracut

#1 Dracut

Town of the United States

Population31,423
Coordinates42.6703700, -71.3020100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.302066, 42.670342)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.43 $14.86
Premium $4.80 $8.11 $16.22
Diesel $4.49 $7.58 $15.17

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 Dracut and Quincy. The current time is 02:38:22.

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.