Trip from Quincy, MA to Fairhaven, MA

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

50.9 mi

82 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 6m

8 AM

1h 17m

10 AM

1h 10m

12 PM

1h 9m

3 PM

1h 11m

5 PM

1h 16m

8 PM

1h 3m

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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Fairhaven, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Quincy to Fairhaven, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 50.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, including the Amvets Highway, MA 140, and the Yankee Division Highway. With a fuel cost of around $8, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route within the Northeast. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the trip is short enough to remain stress-free. It provides a reliable connection between these two Massachusetts locations without demanding much from your travel schedule.

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

25.4 miles from Quincy, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions through different road types as you head toward the coast. You will spend about 35% of your time on highways, balancing higher-speed cruising with more local driving conditions. The longest stretch of the journey consists of 23.3 miles on the Amvets Highway, which serves as the primary backbone of your travel. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from the Quincy area and navigate toward Fairhaven. The combination of state routes and highways ensures that the drive remains varied rather than feeling like a singular, monotonous interstate grind.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 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 1.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 50.9 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93: Boston, Canton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 93: Boston, Canton

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Canton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Canton

5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River

45.7 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 East: Fairhaven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward US 6 East: Fairhaven

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	23.3 mi	26m
MA 140	15.9 mi	18m
Yankee Division Highway	2.8 mi	3m
Burgin Parkway	1 mi	1m
John F. Kennedy Highway	1 mi	1m
US 6	1 mi	1m
Mount Pleasant Street	0.9 mi	1m
Ashley Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 23.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 17 sec · Faxon Avenue

Turn right onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 6 sec · Coddington Street

Continue on Temple Street

280 ft · 4 sec · Temple Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Hancock Street

418 ft · 12 sec · Hancock Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Granite Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Granite Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Burgin Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Burgin Parkway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 93: Boston, Canton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 93 South: Canton Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 93; US 1

2.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on MA 24

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 140

16 mi · 18 min · MA 140

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mount Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Nash Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Nash Road

Turn right onto MA 18

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ashley Boulevard

Continue on MA 18

1.0 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 6 East: Fairhaven Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto US 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 6

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

421 ft · 8 sec · Washington Street

Arrive at destination

Washington Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trek, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 50.9-mile distance without needing to plan for formal stops, though you should keep your $8 fuel budget in mind before you head out. Because the route relies on a few key arteries like MA 140 and the Yankee Division Highway, traffic patterns on these specific roads will be the biggest factor in your total travel time. Aim to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you stay closer to that 1-hour and 6-minute estimate. Prioritize checking local traffic reports for the Amvets Highway specifically, as that 23.3-mile stretch is where you will spend the bulk of your time on the road.

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 25.4 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 50.9 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.4 miles or 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairhaven, 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 50.9 miles and 1h 6m.

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 Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.4 mi from Quincy, MA · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

25 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairhaven, MA

The final approach into Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven, 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

$8.10 one way

$16.20 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$8.81	$17.62
premium	$4.80	$9.62	$19.23
diesel	$5.64	$11.31	$22.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.3	$5.34	$2.44
Efficient EV	12.7	$4.45	$2.04
EV Truck/SUV	20.4	$7.13	$3.26

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 2 days ago

Origin

Quincy, MA

Afternoon in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

3:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairhaven, MA

Afternoon in Fairhaven on Sunday

Local time

3:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

25 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.

Road read

1h 6m 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 Fairhaven, MA covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, MA 140, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.4 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 $8.10 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.

The route from Quincy, MA to Fairhaven, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Quincy, MA to Fairhaven, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fairhaven, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

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