How far is Quincy, MA from Chester, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Chester, MA is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
122.53 mi
02h 40m
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
122.53 mi
Kilometers
197.2 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T01:20
Arrive Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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 Quincy
61.1 mi
01h 20m
To Chester
61.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 8 sec · Coddington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2425 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 53 sec · Notre Dame Street

  24. 24

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Worthington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Worthington Road

    930 ft · 23 sec · Worthington Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    529 ft · 25 sec · Maple Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Andrews Avenue

    56 m · 13 sec · Andrews Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andrews Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
93.4 mi · 76%
Russell Road
6.54 mi · 5%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Montgomery Road
4.34 mi · 4%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

55.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 20m from Quincy
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 61.1 miles from Quincy and 61.4 miles from Chester.

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 21.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.80 one way or $33.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Quincy is Partly Sunny.

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 Quincy and Chester. Straight-line distance: 101.07 mi (162.66 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Chester

#2 Chester

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,365
Coordinates42.2792600, -72.9787100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Chester (-72.97871, 42.27926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.80
Round trip
$33.61
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.80 $33.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.80 $20.73 $41.46
Diesel $4.49 $19.39 $38.78

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 Quincy and Chester. The current time is 01:20:56.

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.