Trip from Otis, MA to Quincy, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

125.2 mi

201 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 36m ★

6 AM

2h 47m

8 AM

3h 8m

10 AM

2h 54m

12 PM

2h 52m

3 PM

2h 55m

5 PM

3h 7m

8 PM

2h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 125.2-mile journey from Otis, MA, to Quincy, MA, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike and US 20, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the drive on faster roads. Expect a fuel cost around $20 for this trip. The straightforward nature of this drive makes it an efficient option for getting between these two points within the Northeast region. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive in a single stretch.

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

62.6 miles from Otis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

The personality of this drive is predominantly that of a highway-focused experience. You'll spend a significant portion of your time, 83% to be exact, on high-speed roads like the Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 93.5 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While Otis Stage Road marks your beginning, the majority of the route is characterized by the efficiency of major highways, making it a direct and swift transit.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 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 93.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and US 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 116.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 125.2 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 116.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

116.1 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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...

116.2 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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...

116.3 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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

121.4 mi into trip | ~2h 38m 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

122 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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 Otis, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.

Concord New Hampshire

116.1 mi in | ~2h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	93.5 mi	1h 50m
US 20	5.7 mi	10m
Otis Stage Road	5.5 mi	8m
East Otis Road	4.1 mi	6m
Southeast Expressway	3.8 mi	5m
Blandford Road	2.8 mi	4m
Newport Avenue Extension	2.3 mi	5m
Woronoco Road	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 93.5 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Otis, MA and Quincy, MA.

Start on MA 23

3.7 mi · 5 min · East Otis Road

Continue on MA 23

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Otis Road

Continue on MA 23

5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road

Continue on MA 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 23

1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

Continue on MA 23

2.8 mi · 4 min · Blandford Road

Turn right onto US 20

5.7 mi · 10 min · US 20

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street

At end of road, turn right onto Orange Street

279 ft · 14 sec · Orange Street

Turn left onto US 202; MA 10

343 ft · 11 sec · Elm Street

Turn slight right onto US 202; MA 10

0.4 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue

Merge onto US 202; MA 10

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street

Turn right

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Turn left onto Friendlys Way

355 ft · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 90

94 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

512 ft · 12 sec

Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 39 sec · MA 3A

Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto MA 3A

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MA 3A

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hancock Street

Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Adams Street

Turn straight onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hancock Street

Turn left onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 8 sec · Coddington Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 15 sec · Faxon Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Faxon Avenue

Trip Plan

Given its manageable 2-hour 46-minute duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan for just one stop to break up the 125.2 miles, keeping the journey efficient. The Massachusetts Turnpike will be your primary thoroughfare for the longest segment, so ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained highway speeds. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's a budget-friendly trip, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before heading into longer stretches of the Turnpike is always wise.

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 62.6 miles from Otis, MA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 28 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62.6 miles or 1h 27m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Otis, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Otis, MA

This is one driving day of about 125.2 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Otis, 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 93.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.6 mi from Otis, MA · 1h 27m into the drive

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southbridge, MA

63 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

Holyoke, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southbridge, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.6 miles from Otis, 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 93.5 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.04 one way

$40.07 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$21.85	$43.70
premium	$4.82	$23.77	$47.55
diesel	$5.61	$27.64	$55.29

Estimated Tolls: $5.61

Massachusetts Turnpike (93.5 mi) $5.61

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.6	$13.15	$6.01
Efficient EV	31.3	$10.96	$5.01
EV Truck/SUV	50.1	$17.53	$8.01

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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

Otis, MA

Evening in Otis on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Evening in Quincy on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

15 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 46m 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 Otis, MA to Quincy, MA covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, US 20, Otis Stage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.6 miles from Otis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.04 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.

On the drive from Otis, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.

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Trip from Otis, MA to Quincy, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Quincy, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Otis, MA

Quincy, MA

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 46m on the road

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