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Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
90.6 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, MA
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Nantucket, MA
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The drive from Quincy, MA to Nantucket, MA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Hyannis - Nantucket, Mid Cape Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.50 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Quincy, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 90.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Granite Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 90.6 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 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto South Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Quincy, MA to Nantucket, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hyannis along the way.
Hyannis
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 41.6 mi | 52m |
| Hyannis - Nantucket | 28.3 mi | 2h 14m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Iyannough Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Barnstable Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Nantucket, MA.
Start on Faxon Avenue
Turn right onto Coddington Street
Continue on Temple Street
Continue on Hancock Street
Turn right onto Granite Street
Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 132
Enter roundabout onto Barnstable Road
Continue on Barnstable Road
Continue on Ocean Street
Turn left onto South Street
Turn right onto South Street Dock
Turn left onto Slip 1
Continue on Slip 1
Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
Continue on Slip 1
Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf
Continue on Steamboat Wharf
Continue on Broad Street
Turn left onto South Water Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 2h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 59m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nantucket, MA than in the middle of the route.
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 90.6 miles and 3h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.3 mi from Quincy, MA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.50 one way
$29.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.20 | $34.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Quincy on Wednesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Nantucket on Wednesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
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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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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