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Trip from Quincy, MA to Otis, MA

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

124.5 mi

200 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
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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Downtown Quincy, MA, MA

Quincy, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, MA to Otis, MA covers 124.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Otis Stage Road, East Otis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.82 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

62.3 miles from Quincy, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 124.5 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Otis Stage Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

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

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Otis Stage Road. 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 22 significant decision points across 124.5 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 22 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hancock Street

Turn right onto Hancock Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
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 lanes.
7
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
7.7 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
7
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 Otis, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Northampton.

Station

7.2 mi in | ~12m

Airport

7.2 mi in | ~12m

Worcester

8.2 mi in | ~15m

Northampton

101.8 mi in | ~2h 6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 93.4 mi 1h 50m
Otis Stage Road 5.5 mi 8m
East Otis Road 4.1 mi 6m
Russell Road 3.6 mi 6m
Southeast Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
Blandford Road 2.8 mi 4m
Newport Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Woronoco Road 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 93.4 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 17 sec · Faxon Avenue
2

Turn right onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 7 sec · Coddington Street
3

Turn right onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street
Use the right lane.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Adams Street
5

Turn right onto Newport Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Newport Avenue
Use the right lane.
6

Turn slight left onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street
7

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Neponset Avenue
8

Merge onto MA 3A

247 ft · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MA 3A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward South Station, Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward South Station Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left

252 ft · 15 sec
15

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street

35 ft · 1 sec · Albany Street
Use the left lane.
16

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
17

Merge onto I 90

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

38 mi · 43 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
20

Keep slight right at fork

262 ft · 6 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Merge onto US 202; MA 10

363 ft · 8 sec · Southampton Road
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on US 202; MA 10

1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
23

Turn right onto Orange Street

279 ft · 14 sec · Orange Street
24

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street
25

Turn right onto US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 20

3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road
27

Continue on US 20

1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road
28

Turn left onto MA 23

2.8 mi · 4 min · Blandford Road
29

Continue on MA 23

1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road
30

Continue on MA 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
31

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 23

5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road
32

Continue on MA 23

4.1 mi · 6 min · East Otis Road
33

Arrive at destination

MA 23

Trip Plan

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 62.3 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.4 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.3 miles or 1h 20m 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 7m

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

Before You Leave

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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 124.5 miles and 2h 46m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 93.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.3 mi from Quincy, MA · 1h 20m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.3 miles from Quincy, 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 93.4 miles.

Arriving in Otis, MA

The final approach into Otis, 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 Otis, 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

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...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour $15
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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.

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 8.6
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 21.5
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 90.2
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 8.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.82 one way

$39.63 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $21.55 $43.10
premium $4.80 $23.52 $47.05
diesel $5.64 $27.66 $55.32

Estimated Tolls: $5.60

Massachusetts Turnpike (93.4 mi) $5.60

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

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.4 0 $13.07 $5.98
Efficient EV 31.1 0 $10.89 $4.98
EV Truck/SUV 49.8 0 $17.43 $7.97

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Quincy, MA

Morning in Quincy on Monday

Local time

11:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Otis, MA

Morning in Otis on Monday

Local time

11:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

3 degrees cooler 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 Quincy, MA to Otis, MA covers 124.5 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, Otis Stage Road, East Otis 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 62.3 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 $19.82 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 124.5 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 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.
Between Quincy, MA and Otis, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Northampton.

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