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Trip from Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

101.7 mi

164 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA covers 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Federal Street, North Liberty Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.19 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

50.8 miles from Amherst, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 101.7 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Federal Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 71.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Federal Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 92.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 101.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 92.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
92.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
8
92.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...
8
92.8 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Quincy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy
8
97.9 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | MA 3A

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
98.6 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | MA 3A / Hancock Street

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.

Concord New Hampshire

92.6 mi in | ~2h 4m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 71.2 mi 1h 24m
Federal Street 5.6 mi 10m
North Liberty Street 4.1 mi 7m
Southeast Expressway 3.8 mi 5m
North Main Street 2.6 mi 4m
Newport Avenue Extension 2.3 mi 5m
North Washington Street 2.1 mi 3m
Belchertown Road 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 71.2 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, MA and Quincy, MA.

1

Start on Depot Road

449 ft · 20 sec · Depot Road
2

Turn right onto MA 116

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South Pleasant Street
3

Turn right onto MA 9

1.0 mi · 2 min · College Street
4

Continue on MA 9

2.1 mi · 3 min · Belchertown Road
5

Continue on MA 9

391 ft · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
6

Continue on MA 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Federal Street
7

Continue on Federal Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
8

At end of road, turn right onto MA 9

1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Street
9

Turn right onto US 202

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto North Washington Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street
11

Continue on North Liberty Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street
12

Continue on Belchertown Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
13

Continue on Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Bridge Street
14

Turn left onto Palmer Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
15

Turn right onto MA 181

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Sykes Street
16

Continue on MA 181

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
17

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
18

Turn left onto US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Thorndike Street
Use the left lane.
19

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Use the left lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork

308 ft · 7 sec
21

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road
22

Merge onto I 90

71 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the exit

512 ft · 12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy Use the slight left / straight lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec
Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy Use the slight left lane.
26

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
28

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 39 sec · MA 3A
Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy Use the slight right lane.
29

Merge onto MA 3A

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
30

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MA 3A
31

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
32

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
33

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Adams Street
34

Turn straight onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hancock Street
35

Turn left onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 8 sec · Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
36

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 15 sec · Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
37

Arrive at destination

Faxon Avenue

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 50.8 miles from Amherst, MA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.8 miles or 1h 15m 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 53m

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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Open the route before leaving Amherst, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Amherst, MA

This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amherst, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 71.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.8 mi from Amherst, MA · 1h 15m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

51 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Amherst, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.2 miles.

Arriving in Quincy, MA

The final approach into Quincy, 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 Quincy, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour $15 near mile 101.7
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 91.1
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 101.7
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 3.5
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 80.6
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 91.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.19 one way

$32.38 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $17.61 $35.21
premium $4.80 $19.21 $38.43
diesel $5.64 $22.59 $45.19

Estimated Tolls: $4.27

Massachusetts Turnpike (71.2 mi) $4.27

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.5 0 $10.68 $4.88
Efficient EV 25.4 0 $8.90 $4.07
EV Truck/SUV 40.7 0 $14.24 $6.51

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Amherst, MA

Afternoon in Amherst on Monday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Afternoon in Quincy on Monday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 15 mph 22% chance Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 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

2h 21m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA covers 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Federal Street, North Liberty Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.8 miles from Amherst, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.19 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 101.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 92.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.

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