Trip from Westborough, MA to Quincy, MA

Drive Time

Distance

40.4 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 56m ★

6 AM

1h 1m

8 AM

1h 11m

10 AM

1h 4m

12 PM

1h 3m

3 PM

1h 5m

5 PM

1h 10m

8 PM

0h 58m

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

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Westborough, MA

Phil Evenden

Quincy, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Westborough to Quincy, you can expect a straightforward 44-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel cost of only $6, it remains an incredibly budget-friendly option for getting across the state. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including Grove Street and Milk Street, moving across the Northeast region. Because the entire route stays within Massachusetts, you will find the transition between these two towns familiar and easy to manage.

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

20.2 miles from Westborough, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend your time navigating surface streets, meaning there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed transit; in fact, the longest stretch on Grove Street is effectively zero miles. The road’s personality is defined by constant navigation through local infrastructure, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because you are avoiding the interstate system entirely, the pace remains steady but requires frequent adjustments as you transition between the various roads on your itinerary.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 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 22.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Turnpike Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 40.4 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 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

8.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpik...

31.3 mi into trip | ~44m 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...

31.4 mi into trip | ~44m 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...

31.5 mi into trip | ~44m 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

36.6 mi into trip | ~52m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Westborough, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East and Concord New Hampshire.

Springfield

7.9 mi in | ~13m

Boston

7.9 mi in | ~13m

Massachusetts Turnpike East

8.3 mi in | ~14m

Concord New Hampshire

31.3 mi in | ~44m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	22.8 mi	28m
Turnpike Road	5.4 mi	8m
Southeast Expressway	3.8 mi	5m
Newport Avenue Extension	2.3 mi	5m
East Main Street	1.3 mi	3m
Worcester Road	0.8 mi	1m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway	0.7 mi	1m
MA 3A	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 22.8 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

201 ft · 20 sec · this road

Turn left onto Grove Street

520 ft · 24 sec · Grove Street

Turn right onto MA 135

216 ft · 6 sec · Milk Street

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 135

265 ft · 10 sec · Milk Street

Enter roundabout

172 ft · 4 sec

Continue

86 ft · 2 sec

Continue on MA 30

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto MA 9

5.4 mi · 8 min · Turnpike Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Worcester Road

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 90

23 mi · 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

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.

Merge onto MA 3A

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MA 3A

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hancock Street

Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Adams Street

Turn straight onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hancock Street

Turn left onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 8 sec · Coddington Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 15 sec · Faxon Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Faxon Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You won't need to worry about planning for multiple stops or long-distance rest breaks, as the 51-minute duration is short enough to drive straight through. Keep in mind that because you are relying exclusively on local roads, traffic patterns on streets like Milk Street can change, so check for local construction before you head out. Your $6 fuel budget makes this an affordable trip, but ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Westborough to avoid unnecessary stops. Focus your attention on the frequent turns to stay on track, as the lack of highway signage means you should rely on your GPS throughout the entire 44-mile journey.

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 20.2 miles from Westborough, MA, or about 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 40.4 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20.2 miles or 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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 Westborough, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Westborough, MA

This is one driving day of about 40.4 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westborough, 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 22.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.2 mi from Westborough, MA · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

20 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 40.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Westborough, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.43 one way

$12.86 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$6.99	$13.99
premium	$4.80	$7.63	$15.27
diesel	$5.64	$8.98	$17.95

Estimated Tolls: $1.75

Massachusetts Turnpike (22.8 mi) $1.37

Turnpike Road (5.4 mi) $0.38

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.1	$4.24	$1.94
Efficient EV	10.1	$3.53	$1.62
EV Truck/SUV	16.2	$5.66	$2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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 2 days ago

Origin

Westborough, MA

Night in Westborough on Sunday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Night in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

20 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

1 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 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 Westborough, MA to Quincy, MA covers 40.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Turnpike Road, Southeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Westborough, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.43 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.

Between Westborough, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East and Concord New Hampshire.

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Trip from Westborough, MA to Quincy, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Quincy, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Westborough, MA

Quincy, MA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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