Trip from Quincy, MA to Southwick, MA

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

107.9 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 10m ★

6 AM

2h 20m

8 AM

2h 39m

10 AM

2h 27m

12 PM

2h 25m

3 PM

2h 28m

5 PM

2h 38m

8 PM

2h 14m

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

Youngcucafilms

Southwick, MA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, MA to Southwick, MA covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Springfield Expressway, Southeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.17 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

54 miles from Quincy, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 107.9 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.8 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 39 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 82.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. 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 26 significant decision points across 107.9 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 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 26 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 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 Southwick, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Hartford Connecticut.

Station

7.2 mi in | ~12m

Airport

7.2 mi in | ~12m

Worcester

8.2 mi in | ~15m

Hartford Connecticut

91.2 mi in | ~1h 53m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	82.8 mi	1h 38m
Springfield Expressway	4.4 mi	6m
Southeast Expressway	3.3 mi	4m
MA 147	3.3 mi	5m
Feeding Hills Road	3.1 mi	4m
Newport Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
Southwick Street	1.6 mi	2m
River Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 82.8 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Faxon Avenue

361 ft · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

Turn right onto Coddington Street

266 ft · 8 sec · Coddington Street

Turn right onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Hancock Street

Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Adams Street

Turn right onto Newport Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Newport Avenue

Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Continue on Neponset Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

246 ft · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

0.2 mi · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Station, Airport

Keep slight right to continue on South Station

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Station

Turn left

253 ft · 15 sec

At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street

36 ft · 1 sec · Albany Street

Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

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

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

0.3 mi · 55 sec · I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Keep slight right

348 ft · 10 sec

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Continue on Springfield Expressway

4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

0.1 mi · 12 sec · I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Dwight Street

Turn right onto Dwight Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Dwight Street

Turn left onto Carew Street

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Carew Street

Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

Continue on West Street

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West Street

Continue on North End Bridge

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North End Bridge

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street

285 ft · 4 sec · Park Street

Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Park Street

Turn left onto River Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Memorial Avenue

374 ft · 6 sec · Memorial Avenue

Turn straight

3.3 mi · 5 min

Continue on Southwick Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street

Continue on Feeding Hills Road

3.1 mi · 4 min · Feeding Hills Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto College Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · College Highway

Turn right onto Granville Road

59 ft · 1 sec · Granville Road

Arrive at your destination

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 54 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southwick, 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 107.9 miles and 2h 20m.

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 82.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54 mi from Quincy, MA · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

54 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.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54 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 82.8 miles.

Arriving in Southwick, MA

The final approach into Southwick, 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 Southwick, 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

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

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 ~5 min detour Free near mile 7.4

View on nps.gov

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

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 18.6

View on nps.gov

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 89.3

View on nps.gov

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 ~39 min detour Free near mile 7.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.17 one way

$34.35 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$18.68	$37.36
premium	$4.80	$20.39	$40.77
diesel	$5.64	$23.97	$47.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.4	$11.33	$5.18
Efficient EV	27	$9.44	$4.32
EV Truck/SUV	43.2	$15.11	$6.91

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 2 days ago

Origin

Quincy, MA

Late night in Quincy on Monday

Local time

5:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southwick, MA

Late night in Southwick on Monday

Local time

5:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

54 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

3 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 20m 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 Southwick, MA covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Springfield Expressway, Southeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54 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 $17.17 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 Southwick, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Hartford Connecticut.

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Trip from Quincy, MA to Southwick, 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 Southwick, MA

National Parks Near This Route

Adams National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Minute Man National Historical Park

New England National Scenic Trail

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Quincy, MA

Southwick, MA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 20m on the road

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