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1h 46m
Distance
76.6 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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Dennis, MA
Italo Melo
Boston, MA
Phil Evenden
The drive from Dennis, MA to Boston, MA covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, MA 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Dennis, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 76.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward South Station, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 42.3 mi | 53m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 17.3 mi | 23m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Route 6A | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Willow Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dennis, MA and Boston, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto MA 6A
Continue on MA 6A
Turn left onto Willow Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Lincoln Street
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Turn right onto Arch Street
Turn left onto Milk Street
Continue on Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
Turn left onto Tremont Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 76.6 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dennis, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dennis, MA
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Dennis, MA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 76.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Dennis, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Boston, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boston, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.19 one way
$24.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.47 | $28.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.02 | $34.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Dennis on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Boston on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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