How far is Dunstable, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Dunstable, MA to Quincy, MA is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
54.12 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.09 mi
61.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.09 mi
Kilometers
61.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.12 mi
Kilometers
87.1 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Dunstable
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunstable
2026-04-15T21:03
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM 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
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunstable
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
Burlington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Dunstable
22.4 mi
00h 29m
To Quincy
31.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2747 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    1160 ft · 31 sec · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunstable 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
17.7 mi · 33%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 5%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 5%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 4%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 South

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 29m from Dunstable
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunstable and Mostly Clear near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Dunstable and 31.7 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunstable and Mostly Clear near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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 Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.2 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 11.3 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.2 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 Burlington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunstable and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 38.09 mi (61.3 km).

Dunstable

#1 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.482995, 42.674553)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.40 $16.80
Premium $4.80 $9.17 $18.33
Diesel $4.49 $8.57 $17.14

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunstable and Quincy. The current time is 21:03:54.

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.