Origin
Berkley, MA
Afternoon in Berkley on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkley, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkley, MA
Italo Melo
Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berkley, MA to Quincy, MA covers 33.1 miles and takes about 43m 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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| I 93 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Padelford Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Porter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Locust Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
428 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Locust Street
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Locust Street
4
Continue on Locust Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Locust Street
5
Turn slight left onto Porter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Porter Street
6
Continue on Padelford Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Padelford Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
8
Merge onto MA 24
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
12
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, MBTA Station
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
27 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
30.6 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
31.1 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
31.4 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
32.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
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.
Destination
Quincy, MA
Afternoon in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
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
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
33.1 mi in 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 27 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Berkley, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
Quincy Center
30.6 mi in
|
~38m
Braintree
30.6 mi in
|
~38m
Adams National Historical Park
30.7 mi in
|
~38m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Station
30.7 mi in
|
~38m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Drop-Off
31.4 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Quincy, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Quincy, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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