Origin
Quincy, MA
Evening in Quincy on Friday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Amherst, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
101.4 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
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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Amherst, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, MA to Amherst, MA covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coddington Street, Hancock Street, Adams Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.23 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.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Quincy, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 101.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 101.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coddington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Quincy, MA to Amherst, MA is easy. At 2h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quincy, MA to Amherst, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coddington Street | — | — |
| Hancock Street | — | — |
| Adams Street | — | — |
| Newport Avenue | — | — |
| Neponset Avenue | — | — |
| William T | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| Southeast Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Coddington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Amherst, MA.
1
Start on Faxon Avenue
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
2
Turn right onto Coddington Street
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
3
Turn right onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hancock Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Adams Street
5
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newport Avenue
6
Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
7
Continue on Neponset Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Neponset Avenue
8
Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
246 ft
·
6 sec
·
William T. Morrissey Boulevard
9
Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Expressway
11
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
12
Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Station, Airport
13
Keep slight right to continue on South Station
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Station
14
Turn left
253 ft
·
15 sec
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albany Street
16
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
17
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
18
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 32: Palmer, Ware
20
Turn right onto Thorndike Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on Sykes Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Sykes Street
24
Turn left onto Palmer Street
194 ft
·
6 sec
·
Palmer Street
25
Continue on Palmer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
26
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bridge Street
27
Continue on Belchertown Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belchertown Street
28
Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Liberty Street
29
Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
30
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
31
Turn left onto Federal Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
32
Continue on Federal Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Federal Street
33
Continue on USMC League Highway
390 ft
·
6 sec
·
USMC League Highway
34
Continue on Belchertown Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Belchertown Road
35
Continue on Belchertown Road
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Belchertown Road
36
Continue on College Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
37
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
38
Turn left onto Depot Road
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
Depot Road
39
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 50.7 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, 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.
+
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 101.4 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Quincy, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Quincy, MA · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amherst, MA
The final approach into Amherst, 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 Amherst, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.23 one way
$32.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.87 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Amherst, MA
Evening in Amherst on Friday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
51 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
23 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 21m 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 Amherst, MA covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coddington Street, Hancock Street, Adams Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 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 $16.23 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.
The drive from Quincy, MA to Amherst, MA is easy. At 2h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quincy, MA to Amherst, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, MA to Amherst, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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