Origin
Dunstable, MA
Night in Dunstable on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunstable, MA to Quincy, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunstable, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dunstable, MA to Quincy, MA covers 54.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lowell Street, Dunstable Road, Westford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.66 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
27.1 miles from Dunstable, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 54.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lowell Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dunstable, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dunstable, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Street | — | — |
| Dunstable Road | — | — |
| Westford Road | — | — |
| US 3 South | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Cambridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lowell Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunstable, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
3
Continue on Dunstable Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunstable Road
4
Turn left onto Westford Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Westford Road
5
Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 3 South: Burlington
6
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
8
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 3 South: Winchester
11
Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cambridge Street
12
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
13
Continue on Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
14
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
18
Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Winthrop Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winthrop Street
21
Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
22
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
23
Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
25
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
26
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
27
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
28
Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
29
Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
30
Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
31
Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
32
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
33
Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hancock Street
34
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
35
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
36
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
37
Turn left onto Coddington Street
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coddington Street
38
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.1 miles from Dunstable, MA, or about 29m into the drive.
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 12 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.1 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Dunstable, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dunstable, MA
This is one driving day of about 54.1 miles and 58m.
At 54.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Dunstable, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Dunstable, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Quincy, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Quincy, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Quincy, MA
Night in Quincy on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dunstable, MA to Quincy, MA covers 54.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lowell Street, Dunstable Road, Westford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 miles from Dunstable, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Dunstable, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dunstable, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dunstable, MA to Quincy, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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