The drive from Granby, MA to Quincy, MA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Southeast Expressway, East Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.46 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.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Granby, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 96.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 96.6 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southeast Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 79 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 79 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87.6 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 18 significant decision points across 96.6 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 87.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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87.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
87.7 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
87.8 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
92.9 mi into trip|~2h 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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93.5 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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.
On the drive from Granby, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
Concord New Hampshire
87.6 mi in|~1h 52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
79 mi
1h 33m
Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi
5m
East Street
2.4 mi
4m
Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
5m
Fuller Street
1.4 mi
2m
Rood Street
1.1 mi
2m
Ferry Hill Road
1 mi
2m
South Street
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 79 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granby, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on US 202
0.2 mi·28 sec·State Street
2
Turn left onto Ferry Hill Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Ferry Hill Road
3
Continue on South Street
0.8 mi·2 min·South Street
4
Continue on East Street
2.4 mi·4 min·East Street
5
Turn left onto Fuller Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Fuller Street
6
Continue on Rood Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Rood Street
7
Turn right onto MA 21
0.8 mi·2 min·Center Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
79 mi·1 hr 33 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
512 ft·12 sec
Exit 134C-B-AToward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, QuincyUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft·10 sec
Exit 134C-BToward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 134CToward I 93 South: QuincyUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.7 mi·1 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi·5 min·Southeast Expressway
16
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi·39 sec·MA 3A
Exit 12Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, QuincyUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi·8 sec·Gallivan Boulevard
18
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi·32 sec·MA 3A
19
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi·5 min·Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Adams Street
22
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hancock Street
23
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft·8 sec·Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft·15 sec·Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
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 48.3 miles from Granby, MA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 21 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 5m 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 42m
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 Granby, 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 Granby, MA
This is one driving day of about 96.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Granby, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 79 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Granby, MA
· 1h 5m into the drive
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Granby, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79 miles.
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.
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...
. . . 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 96.6
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 76.6
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
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 86.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.46 one way
$30.92 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$16.86
$33.72
premium
$4.82
$18.34
$36.69
diesel
$5.61
$21.33
$42.66
Estimated Tolls: $4.74
Massachusetts Turnpike
(79 mi)$4.74
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
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29
0
$10.14
$4.64
Efficient EV
24.2
0
$8.45
$3.86
EV Truck/SUV
38.6
0
$13.52
$6.18
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Granby, MA
Morning
in Granby on Friday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Quincy, MA
Morning
in Quincy on Friday
Local time
9:46 AM
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
6 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 8m 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 Granby, MA to Quincy, MA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southeast Expressway, East Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Granby, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.46 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 18 significant decision points across 96.6 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 87.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Granby, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
