The drive from Assonet, MA to Quincy, MA covers 35.1 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, I 93, Burgin Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on Amvets Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.62 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
17.5 miles from Assonet, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 20m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 35.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29 miles in.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 35.1 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 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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29 mi into trip|~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
32.6 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washingto...
9
33 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Stat...
8
33.4 mi into trip|~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop...
7
34.8 mi into trip|~43m in|Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Assonet, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park and Mbta Station.
Quincy Center
32.6 mi in|~39m
Braintree
32.6 mi in|~39m
Adams National Historical Park
32.6 mi in|~39m|via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Station
32.6 mi in|~39m|via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
28.1 mi
32m
I 93
3 mi
4m
Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.4 mi
<1m
Hancock Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Granite Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Faxon Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 28.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Assonet, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
3
Merge onto MA 24
28 mi·32 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 41AToward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi·4 min·I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 7Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
7
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft·9 sec
Exit 42-41Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, BraintreeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.4 mi·47 sec·Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Exit 42-41Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, MBTA Station
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 42Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA StationUse the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-OffUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi·1 min·Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Granite Street
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft·8 sec·Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft·15 sec·Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
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 17.5 miles from Assonet, MA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 35.1 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.5 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
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 Assonet, 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 Assonet, MA
This is one driving day of about 35.1 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Assonet, 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 Amvets Highway for about 28.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Assonet, MA
· 20m into the drive
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Assonet, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
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...
. . . 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 35.1
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.
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 35.1
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 2.4
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...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 35.1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.5
0
$3.69
$1.68
Efficient EV
8.8
0
$3.07
$1.40
EV Truck/SUV
14
0
$4.91
$2.25
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 1 hour ago
Origin
Assonet, MA
Evening
in Assonet on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Quincy, MA
Evening
in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph9% chanceLive forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
18 mi in
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
27 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
44m 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 Assonet, MA to Quincy, MA covers 35.1 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 93, Burgin Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Assonet, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.62 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 13 significant decision points across 35.1 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 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Assonet, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park and Mbta Station.
