Goshen to Quincy is 124.1 miles and takes about 2h 45m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Massachusetts, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a fairly direct trip that predominantly uses major highways, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. If you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss, this route is a solid option.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62 miles from Goshen, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 124.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, including a long stretch of 88.3 miles. The profile suggests a straightforward journey primarily on fast-paced roads, minimizing time spent navigating local traffic. Expect a consistent driving experience as you move across the state.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 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 88.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 124.1 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 115.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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115.1 mi into trip|~2h 28m 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
115.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m 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
115.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m 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
120.4 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
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121 mi into trip|~2h 37m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goshen, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston and Concord New Hampshire.
Albany
25.1 mi in|~39m
Boston
26.2 mi in|~43m
Concord New Hampshire
115.1 mi in|~2h 28m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
88.3 mi
1h 44m
I 91
10.7 mi
12m
Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi
5m
Main Street
3 mi
5m
Goshen Road
2.6 mi
4m
Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
5m
Berkshire Trail East
1.9 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 88.3 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on MA 9
0.3 mi·35 sec·Main Street
2
Turn slight left onto MA 9
1.9 mi·3 min·Berkshire Trail East
3
Continue on MA 9
2.6 mi·4 min·Goshen Road
4
Continue on MA 9
0.4 mi·53 sec·Williams Street
5
Continue on MA 9
2.7 mi·4 min·Main Street
6
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi·2 min·Haydenville Road
7
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 9
82 ft·4 sec·North Main Street
9
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
10
Continue on MA 9
0.7 mi·1 min·Locust Street
11
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi·3 min·North Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight right onto MA 10
0.1 mi·9 sec·New South Street
13
Continue on MA 10
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Street
14
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Old South Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Conz Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·Conz Street
16
Enter roundabout onto US 5
51 ft·0 sec·Mount Tom Road
17
Continue on US 5
0.1 mi·13 sec·Mount Tom Road
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
19
Merge onto I 91
11 mi·12 min·I 91
20
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 14Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 90
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
23
Merge onto I 90
88 mi·1 hr 44 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
512 ft·12 sec
Exit 134C-B-AToward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, QuincyUse the slight left / straight lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft·10 sec
Exit 134C-BToward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 134CToward I 93 South: QuincyUse the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.7 mi·1 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi·5 min·Southeast Expressway
29
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi·39 sec·MA 3A
Exit 12Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, QuincyUse the slight right lane.
30
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi·8 sec·Gallivan Boulevard
31
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi·32 sec·MA 3A
32
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi·5 min·Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
34
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Adams Street
35
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hancock Street
36
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft·8 sec·Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
37
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft·15 sec·Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
38
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 45m, this is a perfect one-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily start in the morning and arrive by midday. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $20, planning is straightforward. Keep an eye on the Massachusetts Turnpike for potential traffic, especially as you approach the Boston metropolitan area, and ensure you have enough fuel before entering longer stretches like the 88.3-mile segment.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62 miles from Goshen, MA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 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 27 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
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 Goshen, 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 Goshen, MA
This is one driving day of about 124.1 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Goshen, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 88.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62 mi from Goshen, MA
· 1h 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from Goshen, 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...
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
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 115.5
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 17.1
. . . 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 124.1
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 102.7
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 115.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.86 one way
$39.72 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$21.66
$43.32
premium
$4.82
$23.56
$47.13
diesel
$5.61
$27.40
$54.80
Estimated Tolls: $5.30
Massachusetts Turnpike
(88.3 mi)$5.30
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
$20
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.2
0
$13.03
$5.96
Efficient EV
31
0
$10.86
$4.96
EV Truck/SUV
49.6
0
$17.37
$7.94
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Goshen, MA
Afternoon
in Goshen on Friday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Quincy, MA
Afternoon
in Quincy on Friday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
3 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 45m 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 Goshen, MA to Quincy, MA covers 124.1 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 91, Southeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62 miles from Goshen, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 124.1 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 115.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Goshen, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston and Concord New Hampshire.
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.
