Trip from Quincy, MA to Barre, MA

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

72.8 mi

117 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 3m

10 AM

1h 53m

12 PM

1h 51m

3 PM

1h 54m

5 PM

2h 3m

8 PM

1h 43m

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

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Quincy, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Quincy to Barre, you can expect a manageable 72.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $12 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. By utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike, Pleasant Street, and Worcester Road, you will transition from the coastal Northeast region toward the more inland areas of the state. It is a straightforward trip that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation, making it a practical choice for those looking to travel between these two Massachusetts locations.

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

36.4 miles from Quincy, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from high-speed transit to slower local roads as you head toward Barre. Approximately 56% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the first half of the journey. You will tackle your longest uninterrupted segment during the 37.6-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which accounts for over half the total distance. Once you exit the turnpike, the character of the road shifts significantly as you navigate Pleasant Street and Worcester Road. Expect the driving experience to evolve from a standard interstate cruise into a more grounded, local navigation style as you close in on your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 33 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 37.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hancock Street.

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 72.8 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 0.1 miles (Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hancock Street

Turn right onto Hancock Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Merge onto MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward South Station, Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward South Station, Airport

7.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Station

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward South Station

8.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | Albany Street

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Quincy, MA and Barre, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport and Worcester.

Station

7.2 mi in | ~12m

Airport

7.2 mi in | ~12m

Worcester

8.2 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	37.6 mi	45m
Pleasant Street	6.8 mi	12m
Worcester Road	6.1 mi	11m
Barre Paxton Road	4.5 mi	6m
Grafton Street	3.5 mi	4m
Southeast Expressway	3.3 mi	4m
Chandler Street	3 mi	4m
Newport Avenue	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 37.6 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 17 sec · Faxon Avenue

Turn right onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 7 sec · Coddington Street

Turn right onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Adams Street

Turn right onto Newport Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Newport Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Neponset Avenue

Merge onto MA 3A

247 ft · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MA 3A

Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward South Station, Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward South Station Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn left

252 ft · 15 sec

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street

35 ft · 1 sec · Albany Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

Merge onto I 90

38 mi · 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 96 Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

Keep slight left at fork

173 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto MA 122

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Grafton Road

Continue on MA 122

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 122

123 ft · 1 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on Grafton Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Grafton Street

Turn left onto MA 122

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Harding Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 122; MA 122A

71 ft · 1 sec · Madison Street

Continue on MA 122; MA 122A

0.5 mi · 1 min · Madison Street

Continue on MA 122; MA 122A

3.0 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street

Turn left onto MA 122

6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

Continue on MA 122

4.5 mi · 6 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street

Arrive at destination

MA 32; MA 122

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns rather than strict fatigue management. With no mandatory stops required to reach the 72.8-mile mark, you can easily complete the drive in one go if you prefer to reach Barre quickly. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $12, so topping off your tank before leaving Quincy ensures you won't need to hunt for gas stations during the transitions between main roads. Because the route relies heavily on the Massachusetts Turnpike, check for any active construction alerts on that specific corridor before you head out. Prioritizing a mid-morning departure can help you avoid the heaviest commuter congestion typically found on the turnpike segments.

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 36.4 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.6 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 72.8 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 50m 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 28m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Quincy, 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 Quincy, MA

This is one driving day of about 72.8 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Quincy, 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 37.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.4 mi from Quincy, MA · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

36 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barre, MA

The final approach into Barre, 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 Barre, 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

$11.59 one way

$23.18 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$12.60	$25.20
premium	$4.80	$13.75	$27.51
diesel	$5.64	$16.17	$32.35

Estimated Tolls: $2.25

Massachusetts Turnpike (37.6 mi) $2.25

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.8	$7.64	$3.49
Efficient EV	18.2	$6.37	$2.91
EV Truck/SUV	29.1	$10.19	$4.66

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Quincy, MA

Evening in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

5:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barre, MA

Evening in Barre on Sunday

Local time

5:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

36 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

1 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 47m 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 Quincy, MA to Barre, MA covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Pleasant Street, Worcester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Quincy, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.59 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.

Between Quincy, MA and Barre, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport and Worcester.

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Trip from Quincy, MA to Barre, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Barre, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Quincy, MA

Barre, MA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 47m on the road

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