How far is Quincy, MA from Dennis, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Dennis, MA is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
67.92 mi
01h 33m
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
67.92 mi
Kilometers
109.3 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dennis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Dennis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
33.9 mi
00h 46m
To Dennis
34 mi
00h 46m

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 Dennis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Coddington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Temple Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Temple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hancock Street

    127 m · 13 sec · Hancock Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Granite Street

    533 ft · 13 sec · Granite Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    2338 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Piigrims Highway

    589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Mid Cape Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth

    967 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Willow Street

  18. 18

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

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 6A

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A

  20. 20

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.6 mi · 61%
Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 25%
Main Street
3.43 mi · 5%
Willow Street
1.26 mi · 2%
Route 6A
1.22 mi · 2%
Burgin Parkway
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

23.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 46m from Quincy
Leave By
3:24 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 Dennis?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 33.9 miles from Quincy and 34 miles from Dennis.

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 13.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Quincy and Dennis. Straight-line distance: 54.79 mi (88.17 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dennis

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,890
Coordinates41.7353900, -70.1939100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Dennis (-70.19391, 41.73539)

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 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.34
Round trip
$18.67
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.34 $18.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.55 $21.11
Premium $4.80 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $4.49 $10.77 $21.54

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 Dennis. The current time is 03:05:15.

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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.