Quincy, MA to Springfield, MA is 97 miles and takes about 2h 4m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Massachusetts, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip between the Northeast region's urban centers. With over 90% of the journey on major highways, expect a focused, efficient transit rather than a leisurely scenic tour. The relatively short distance and estimated fuel cost of $16 mean this trip is both time- and budget-friendly for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.5 miles from Quincy, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 97 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the mileage utilizing major expressways. You'll spend most of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 82.8 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience characterized by maintaining highway speeds for the bulk of the 2-hour journey. While the profile is highway-centric, the initial and final segments will involve navigating city-adjacent expressways like the Southeast Expressway and Springfield Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 Southeast 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.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 97 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 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Quincy, MA and Springfield, 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
Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi
4m
Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
Saint James Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
Hancock Street
0.5 mi
1m
MA 3A
0.3 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 Springfield, 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, AirportUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward South StationUse 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
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
20
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
22
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi·3 min·Springfield Expressway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 4Toward Chicopee Falls
24
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft·13 sec·Page Boulevard
25
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi·15 sec·Saint James Avenue
26
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Saint James Avenue
27
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft·8 sec·Saint James Avenue
28
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
29
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Saint James Avenue
30
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
31
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
32
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft·22 sec·Court Street
33
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft·7 sec·City Hall Place
34
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. Leaving Quincy in the morning or mid-afternoon will help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic, especially on the Southeast Expressway. With the longest stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike being 82.8 miles, plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a $16 estimated fuel cost, you likely won't need to refuel mid-trip unless your vehicle has exceptionally low MPG. There are no specific stops recommended in the data, so you can focus on reaching Springfield efficiently.
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 48.5 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 1h 3m 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 97 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Quincy, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 48.5 mi from Quincy, MA
· 1h 3m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
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.
. . . 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...
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 20.1
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 90.3
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 6.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.1
0
$10.18
$4.66
Efficient EV
24.3
0
$8.49
$3.88
EV Truck/SUV
38.8
0
$13.58
$6.21
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Quincy, MA
Morning
in Quincy on Friday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Patchy Fog
SE 2 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Springfield, MA
Morning
in Springfield on Friday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Light Rain
NW 3 mph30% chanceLive 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
16 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 4m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Quincy, MA to Springfield, MA covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southeast Expressway, Springfield 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 48.5 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 $15.52 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 97 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 Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Hartford Connecticut.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
