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Trip from Taunton, MA to Quincy, MA

Drive Time

40m

Distance

30.2 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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Downtown Quincy, MA, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Taunton, MA to Quincy, MA covers 30.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amvets Highway, I 93, New State Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.81 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

15.1 miles from Taunton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

230 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

257 ft

Total Descent

236 ft

Highest Point

230 ft

~19.4 mi in

Elevation Range

216 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 30.2 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 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9
24.1 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
27.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42-41 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washingto...
9
28.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 42 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Stat...
8
28.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop...
7
30 mi into trip | ~39m in | Hancock Street

At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Taunton, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.

Quincy Center

27.7 mi in | ~35m

Braintree

27.7 mi in | ~35m

Adams National Historical Park

27.8 mi in | ~35m | via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

Mbta Station

27.8 mi in | ~35m | via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

Mbta Drop-Off

28.5 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 21.1 mi 24m
I 93 3 mi 4m
New State Highway 1.2 mi 1m
Burgin Parkway 1.2 mi 1m
Dean Street 1 mi 2m
Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb 0.4 mi <1m
Cape Road 0.2 mi <1m
Church Green 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 21.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taunton, MA and Quincy, MA.

1

Start on Allans Avenue

117 ft · 10 sec · Allans Avenue
2

Turn left onto Spring Street

384 ft · 9 sec · Spring Street
3

Continue on Church Green

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Church Green
4

Continue on US 44

1.0 mi · 2 min · Dean Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 44

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Cape Road
6

Continue on US 44

1.2 mi · 1 min · New State Highway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
8

Merge onto MA 24

21 mi · 24 min · Amvets Highway
Use the none lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 93; US 1

3.0 mi · 4 min · I 93; US 1
Use the none lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
12

Keep slight right at fork

407 ft · 9 sec
Exit 42-41 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Exit 42-41 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, MBTA Station
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 42 Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station Use the slight left lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on Burgin Parkway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn slight right onto Granite Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Granite Street
Use the right lane.
18

At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on Coddington Street

265 ft · 8 sec · Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 15 sec · Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

Faxon Avenue

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 15.1 miles from Taunton, MA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 30.2 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.1 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Taunton, 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 Taunton, MA

This is one driving day of about 30.2 miles and 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taunton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 21.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.1 mi from Taunton, MA · 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

15 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Taunton, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Quincy, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour $15 near mile 30.2
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 30.2
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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.

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 30.2
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 30.2
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 3.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.81 one way

$9.61 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.23 $10.46
premium $4.80 $5.71 $11.41
diesel $5.64 $6.71 $13.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.64 $1.21
EV Truck/SUV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Taunton, MA

Evening in Taunton on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Sunny

S 8 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Evening in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

15 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

18 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

40m 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 Taunton, MA to Quincy, MA covers 30.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 93, New State Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Taunton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.81 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 14 significant decision points across 30.2 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 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Taunton, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.

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