Origin
South Amherst, MA
Morning in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
100.4 mi
162 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
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Amherst, MA
Phil Evenden
Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA covers 100.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South East Street, Bay Road, Allen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.07 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
50.2 miles from South Amherst, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 100.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m 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 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 100.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South East 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 South Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 1h 56m 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 South Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South East Street | — | — |
| Bay Road | — | — |
| Allen Street | — | — |
| Federal Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| North Washington Street | — | — |
| North Liberty Street | — | — |
| Belchertown Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South East Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Pomeroy Lane
292 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pomeroy Lane
2
Turn slight right onto South East Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South East Street
3
Turn left onto Bay Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bay Road
4
Turn left onto Allen Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Allen Street
5
Turn right onto Federal Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
6
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
8
Continue on North Liberty Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Liberty Street
9
Continue on Belchertown Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belchertown Street
10
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Turn left onto Palmer Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
12
Turn right onto Sykes Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sykes Street
13
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left onto Thorndike Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
16
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
17
Keep slight right
308 ft
·
7 sec
18
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
71 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 South: Quincy
23
Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
24
Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
26
Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
27
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
28
Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hancock Street
29
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
30
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
31
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
32
Turn left onto Coddington Street
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coddington Street
33
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
34
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 50.2 miles from South Amherst, MA, or about 58m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 58m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving South Amherst, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Amherst, MA
This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from South Amherst, 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 50.2 mi from South Amherst, MA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.2 miles from South Amherst, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Quincy, MA
The final approach into Quincy, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.07 one way
$32.14 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.52 | $35.05 |
| premium | $4.82 | $19.06 | $38.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.17 | $44.33 |
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: 35.1 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 | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
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
Quincy, MA
Morning in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
50 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
2 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
1h 56m 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 South Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA covers 100.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South East Street, Bay Road, Allen Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.2 miles from South Amherst, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.07 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 South Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 1h 56m 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 South Amherst, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Amherst, MA to Quincy, 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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