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Trip from Quincy, MA to Belchertown, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

91.3 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Quincy, MA

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human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Belchertown, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, MA to Belchertown, MA covers 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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 $14.61 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

45.6 miles from Quincy, MA

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

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 91.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Quincy, MA to Belchertown, MA is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Belchertown, 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 Belchertown, 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

0.3 mi · 44 sec · South Main Street
31

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 45.6 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 1h 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 20 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.6 miles or 1h 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belchertown, 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 91.3 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 45.6 mi from Quincy, MA · 1h into the drive

town in Massachusetts, US

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grafton, MA

46 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

Cambridge, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grafton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belchertown, MA

The final approach into Belchertown, 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 Belchertown, 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

$14.61 one way

$29.22 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $15.93 $31.87
premium $4.82 $17.34 $34.67
diesel $5.61 $20.16 $40.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65
EV Truck/SUV 36.5 0 $12.78 $5.84

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Quincy, MA

Night in Quincy on Wednesday

Local time

9:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belchertown, MA

Night in Belchertown on Wednesday

Local time

9:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

14 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 1m 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 Belchertown, MA covers 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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 45.6 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 $14.61 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 Belchertown, MA is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Belchertown, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, MA to Belchertown, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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