This 87-mile journey from Hampden, MA to Quincy, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just over 2 hours. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for a quick regional hop within Massachusetts. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This drive offers a practical way to connect two points within the Northeast region without extensive planning.
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
43.5 miles from Hampden, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 87-mile route, with 69% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, including a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 55.6 miles. The use of Sturbridge Road and the Southeast Expressway suggests a transition onto faster-paced, multi-lane corridors as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and speed, rather than winding backroads.
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 55.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Sturbridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 78 miles in.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 87 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 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.2 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.
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78 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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...
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78.1 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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...
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78.2 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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
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83.3 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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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83.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m 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 Hampden, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
Concord New Hampshire
78 mi in|~1h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
55.6 mi
1h 6m
Sturbridge Road
4 mi
5m
Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi
5m
Lower Hampden Road
3.1 mi
5m
Brimfield Road
3 mi
4m
Main Street
2.8 mi
6m
Palmer Road
2.3 mi
2m
Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 55.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Chapin Road
10 ft·2 sec·Chapin Road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi·59 sec·Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Scantic Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Scantic Road
4
Turn left onto South Monson Road
1.3 mi·2 min·South Monson Road
5
Continue on Lower Hampden Road
3.1 mi·5 min·Lower Hampden Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Ely Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Ely Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto High Street
71 ft·5 sec·High Street
8
Turn left onto Monument Drive
146 ft·8 sec·Monument Drive
9
Turn left onto MA 32
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
10
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·Chestnut Street
11
Continue on Bethany Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·Bethany Road
12
Continue on Brimfield Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Brimfield Road
13
Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Monson Road
14
Continue on Main Palmer Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Main Palmer Road
15
Turn slight right onto US 20
2.3 mi·2 min·Palmer Road
16
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi·23 sec·Main Street
17
Continue on US 20
4.0 mi·5 min·Sturbridge Road
18
Continue on US 20
1.0 mi·1 min·Brimfield Road
19
Continue on US 20
1.6 mi·3 min·Main Street
20
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi·1 min·Charlton Road
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
22
Merge onto I 84
1.4 mi·2 min·Wilbur Cross Highway
23
Merge onto I 90
56 mi·1 hr 6 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
For this 2-hour drive, departing outside of peak commuter hours will ensure a smoother experience, especially as you approach the Boston metropolitan area. Since the total distance is only 87 miles and requires no overnight stops, you have the flexibility to leave when it's most convenient. The longest continuous stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike is over 55 miles, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you get closer to Quincy, as congestion can build up.
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 43.5 miles from Hampden, MA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 40m
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 Hampden, 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 Hampden, MA
This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampden, 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 55.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from Hampden, MA
· 1h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Hampden, 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.
. . . 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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.92 one way
$27.85 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$15.18
$30.37
premium
$4.82
$16.52
$33.04
diesel
$5.61
$19.21
$38.42
Estimated Tolls: $3.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(55.6 mi)$3.34
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
$14
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.1
0
$9.13
$4.18
Efficient EV
21.8
0
$7.61
$3.48
EV Truck/SUV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago
Origin
Hampden, MA
Evening
in Hampden on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Quincy, MA
Evening
in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
44 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
18 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 1m 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 Hampden, MA to Quincy, MA covers 87 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Sturbridge Road, 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 43.5 miles from Hampden, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.92 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 23 significant decision points across 87 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 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hampden, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
