Origin
Gardner, MA
Afternoon in Gardner on Monday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardner, MA to Quincy, MA
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
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6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardner, MA
Mathias Reding
Quincy, MA
Youngcucafilms
Trip Overview
The drive from Gardner, MA to Quincy, MA covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nichols Street, Baker Street, Willow Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.27 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
35.4 miles from Gardner, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 70.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nichols 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 Gardner, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Gardner, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nichols Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willow Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Timpany Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Legion Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Nichols Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on the route
95 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Nichols Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nichols Street
3
Turn left onto Baker Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Baker Street
4
Continue on Willow Street
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Willow Street
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Timpany Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
7
Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
American Legion Circle
9
Exit the rotary
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
10
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
20 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
12
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
13
Continue on Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Rotary
15
Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
16
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
17
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
18
Continue on Concord Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
19
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
21
Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
22
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square
233 ft
·
5 sec
·
Powder House Square
24
Exit the rotary
26 ft
·
1 sec
25
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warner Street
26
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
27
Turn right onto Mystic Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Avenue
28
Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
29
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
30
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
12 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
32
Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
33
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
34
Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hancock Street
35
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
36
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
37
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
38
Turn left onto Coddington Street
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coddington Street
39
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
40
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 35.4 miles from Gardner, MA, or about 39m 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 70.8 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 39m 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 7m
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 Gardner, 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 Gardner, MA
This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gardner, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Gardner, MA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Gardner, 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
$11.27 one way
$22.54 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Quincy on Monday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
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
21 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
1h 19m 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 Gardner, MA to Quincy, MA covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nichols Street, Baker Street, Willow Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Gardner, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.27 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 Gardner, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Gardner, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gardner, MA to Quincy, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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