Quincy, MA to Westminster, MA is 60.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via Concord Turnpike and Captain Isaac Davis Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, moving from one Massachusetts locale to another. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway and local road travel, making it a straightforward, manageable journey for a single day. It’s a practical option if you're looking for a relatively short drive with a clear destination in mind.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.2 miles from Quincy, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 52% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Concord Turnpike, including one segment that lasts 18.4 miles without interruption. As you progress, the drive transitions from more direct highway segments to roads like Captain Isaac Davis Highway and Massachusetts Avenue, which may involve more local traffic and varied speed limits. The character of the drive changes subtly, requiring you to adapt to different road types and conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 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 0.1 miles in near Hancock Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 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.
7
10.2 mi into trip|~18m in|I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
11.8 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
9
11.9 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Me...
7
15 mi into trip|~26m in|MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway
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.
On the drive from Quincy, MA to Westminster, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.
Medford
11.8 mi in|~20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Concord Turnpike
18.4 mi
26m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi
15m
Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi
9m
Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi
5m
Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi
4m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
5m
Concord Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 18.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Westminster, 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
3.2 mi·5 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
1.6 mi·2 min·I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NHUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 21Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, MedfordUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, MedfordUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto MA 38
1.2 mi·2 min·Mystic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Harvard Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Harvard Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Warner Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard
127 ft·2 sec·Powder House Boulevard
19
Continue on Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·Powder House Boulevard
20
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16
1.0 mi·2 min·Alewife Brook Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto MA 2
4.1 mi·5 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on MA 2
2.9 mi·3 min·Concord Highway
23
Continue on MA 2
3.3 mi·5 min·Cambridge Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.9 mi·6 min·Concord Turnpike
25
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi·35 sec·Elm Street
26
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 111
407 ft·5 sec·Union Turnpike
27
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi·39 sec·Union Turnpike
28
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
6.2 mi·9 min·Massachusetts Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Continue on MA 2
0.3 mi·21 sec·George W Stanton Highway
30
Continue on MA 2
11 mi·15 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
31
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
10 mi·14 min·Concord Turnpike
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 92Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
33
Keep slight right at fork
305 ft·8 sec
34
Turn straight onto MA 2A; MA 140
0.1 mi·14 sec·State Road East
35
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
36
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Pleasant Street
37
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes, this is a perfect day trip where you can leave anytime and still arrive with plenty of daylight. With only 60.3 miles, you won't need many stops, but it's wise to take a break if you feel fatigued, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is just $10, so a full tank before you leave Quincy should be more than sufficient. A helpful tip for this route is to be aware that the Concord Turnpike can sometimes experience moderate traffic, especially during peak commuting hours, so consider an earlier departure.
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 30.2 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.2 miles or 50m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westminster, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Quincy, MA
This is one driving day of about 60.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Quincy, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 18.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Quincy, MA
· 50m 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.
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...
. . . 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...
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 35.4
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 12.5
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.1
0
$6.33
$2.89
Efficient EV
15.1
0
$5.28
$2.41
EV Truck/SUV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Quincy, MA
Late night
in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
NE 2 to 6 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Westminster, MA
Late night
in Westminster on Saturday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
30 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
7 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
1h 34m 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 Westminster, MA covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, Massachusetts Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 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 $9.65 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Quincy, MA to Westminster, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
