Trip from Barre, MA to Quincy, MA

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

73.8 mi

119 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 41m ★

6 AM

1h 49m

8 AM

2h 5m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 53m

3 PM

1h 55m

5 PM

2h 4m

8 PM

1h 44m

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

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Quincy, MA

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Trip Overview

Driving from Barre to Quincy covers 73.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local routes like Pleasant Street and Worcester Road before connecting to the Massachusetts Turnpike. Budgeting roughly $12 for fuel should cover your transit across this portion of the Northeast. Whether you are heading toward the coast for business or leisure, the route is efficient enough to keep your travel day simple and stress-free.

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

36.9 miles from Barre, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this 73.8-mile journey transitions from rural local roads to major thoroughfares. Approximately 57% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balanced mix of steady cruising and slower-paced driving. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Massachusetts Turnpike, which spans 37.7 miles of the total distance. As you move from the inland start toward the coast, the road character shifts from regional corridors like Worcester Road into the more structured highway environment necessary for reaching the Quincy area.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

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 37.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.8 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 73.8 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 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 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.

64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m 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...

64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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...

65 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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

70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 41m 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 Barre, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.

Concord New Hampshire

64.8 mi in | ~1h 31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	37.7 mi	45m
Pleasant Street	6.8 mi	12m
Worcester Road	6.1 mi	11m
Barre Paxton Road	4.5 mi	6m
Southeast Expressway	3.8 mi	5m
Grafton Street	3.4 mi	4m
Chandler Street	2.9 mi	4m
Newport Avenue Extension	2.3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 37.7 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MA 32; MA 122

171 ft · 2 sec · Concert Mall

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street

Continue on MA 122

6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

Continue on MA 122

0.9 mi · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

Turn right onto MA 122

2.9 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street

Turn left onto Murray Avenue

301 ft · 9 sec · Murray Avenue

Turn right onto Austin Street

232 ft · 6 sec · Austin Street

Continue on Myrtle Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Myrtle Street

At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on Foster Street

101 ft · 2 sec · Foster Street

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto Harding Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Harding Street

Turn left onto Winter Street

326 ft · 8 sec · Winter Street

Continue on MA 122

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Grafton Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 122

39 ft · 0 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 90

38 mi · 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the none lane.

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.

Merge onto MA 3A

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MA 3A

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hancock Street

Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Adams Street

Turn straight onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hancock Street

Turn left onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 8 sec · Coddington Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 15 sec · Faxon Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Faxon Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak commuting hours is always a smart move to keep your travel time near the 1 hour and 48-minute mark. Because there are no mandatory stops listed, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for lengthy breaks. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as fueling up in Barre before you hit the Massachusetts Turnpike can help you avoid potential price fluctuations closer to the city. Use the transitions between local roads and the highway as natural opportunities to check your navigation and ensure you are staying on track for your arrival in Quincy.

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 36.9 miles from Barre, MA, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.7 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 73.8 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.9 miles or 57m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Barre, 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 Barre, MA

This is one driving day of about 73.8 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barre, 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 37.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.9 mi from Barre, MA · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

37 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Barre, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.75 one way

$23.49 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$12.78	$25.55
premium	$4.80	$13.94	$27.89
diesel	$5.64	$16.40	$32.79

Estimated Tolls: $2.26

Massachusetts Turnpike (37.7 mi) $2.26

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.1	$7.75	$3.54
Efficient EV	18.5	$6.46	$2.95
EV Truck/SUV	29.5	$10.33	$4.72

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 days ago

Origin

Barre, MA

Evening in Barre on Sunday

Local time

8:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Evening in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

8:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

37 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 48m 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 Barre, MA to Quincy, MA covers 73.8 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Pleasant Street, Worcester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Barre, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.75 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.

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

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Trip from Barre, MA to Quincy, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Quincy, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Barre, MA

Quincy, MA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 48m on the road

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