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Trip from Ware, MA to Quincy, MA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

83.5 mi

134 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Ware, MA

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city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Quincy, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ware, MA to Quincy, MA covers 83.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Southbridge Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.63 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

41.8 miles from Ware, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 83.5 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southbridge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southbridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 74.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 83.5 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 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

8
74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
8
74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...
8
74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Quincy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy
8
79.8 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | MA 3A

Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

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 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
80.4 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | MA 3A / Hancock Street

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right 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 Ware, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.

Concord New Hampshire

74.5 mi in | ~1h 41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 55.6 mi 1h 6m
Southbridge Road 4.4 mi 9m
Main Street 4.2 mi 7m
Southeast Expressway 3.8 mi 5m
Brookfield Road 2.3 mi 3m
Newport Avenue Extension 2.3 mi 5m
West Warren Road 1.4 mi 2m
Wilbur Cross Highway 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 55.6 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 9; MA 32

28 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Street
3

Continue on West Warren Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Warren Road
4

Continue on West Ware Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Ware Street
5

Continue on Ware Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ware Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto MA 67

2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
7

Turn right onto MA 19

390 ft · 13 sec · Maple Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto Southbridge Road

4.4 mi · 9 min · Southbridge Road
9

Turn straight onto Brookfield Road

224 ft · 4 sec · Brookfield Road
10

Turn left onto Southbridge Road Extension

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Southbridge Road Extension
11

Continue on Apple Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Apple Road
12

Continue on Warren Road

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Warren Road
13

Turn straight onto MA 148

2.3 mi · 3 min · Brookfield Road
14

Turn left onto US 20

1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
15

Continue on US 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · Charlton Road
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
17

Merge onto I 84

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
18

Merge onto I 90

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

512 ft · 12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy Use the slight left / straight lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec
Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy Use the slight left lane.
22

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
24

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 39 sec · MA 3A
Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy Use the slight right lane.
25

Merge onto MA 3A

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
26

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MA 3A
27

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
28

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
29

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Adams Street
30

Turn straight onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hancock Street
31

Turn left onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 8 sec · Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
32

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 15 sec · Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
33

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 41.8 miles from Ware, MA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 37m

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 Ware, 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 Ware, MA

This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ware, 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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 55.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.8 mi from Ware, MA · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Ware, 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 83.5
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
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.

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 74.9
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 83.5
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 63.4
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 2.9
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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 74.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.63 one way

$29.26 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $15.95 $31.90
premium $4.82 $17.36 $34.71
diesel $5.61 $20.18 $40.36

Estimated Tolls: $3.34

Massachusetts Turnpike (55.6 mi) $3.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.77 $4.01
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.69 $5.34

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Ware, MA

Night in Ware on Tuesday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Night in Quincy on Tuesday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

42 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

20 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 58m 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 Ware, MA to Quincy, MA covers 83.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southbridge Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.8 miles from Ware, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.36 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 21 significant decision points across 83.5 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 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ware, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.

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