Westminster, MA to Quincy, MA is 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m via Concord Turnpike and MA 2, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within Massachusetts, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the Northeast region. Given its highway-focused profile and manageable duration, it's a practical option for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making for a predictable and efficient drive. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from Westminster, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 69% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for much of the 60.5 miles, including a continuous stretch of 19.8 miles on Concord Turnpike. Expect relatively fast-paced driving on roads like MA 2 and I 93. The road character is consistent, offering a steady pace rather than a winding, scenic tour. This makes it an efficient journey where the focus is on covering distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Concord Turnpike and MA 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near MA 2 / Concord Turnpike.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles (Powder House Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.9 mi into trip|~15m in|MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.9 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
6
44.9 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|Powder House Boulevard
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
56.8 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
57.4 mi into trip|~1h 27m 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.
Between Westminster, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
Woburn
43.9 mi in|~1h 4m
Medford
44 mi in|~1h 4m|via US 3; MA 16
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi
27m
MA 2
8.9 mi
13m
I 93
8.3 mi
12m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi
9m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi
5m
Concord Highway
3.4 mi
4m
Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
5m
Mystic Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 19.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Pleasant Street
2
Turn left onto MA 2A
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·46 sec
4
Merge onto MA 2
8.9 mi·13 min·MA 2
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi·17 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi·9 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi·1 min·Union Turnpike
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft·4 sec·Elm Street
9
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi·35 sec·Elm Street
10
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi·5 min·Concord Turnpike
11
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi·5 min·Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
12
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi·4 min·Concord Highway
13
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi·4 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
473 ft·13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, WoburnUse the straight / left lanes.
15
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
1.0 mi·2 min·Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
16
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Enter roundabout
234 ft·4 sec
18
Continue
28 ft·0 sec
19
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Warner Street
20
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Harvard Street
21
Turn right onto MA 38
1.3 mi·2 min·Mystic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
24
Merge onto I 93
8.3 mi·12 min·I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi·39 sec·MA 3A
Exit 12Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, QuincyUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi·8 sec·Gallivan Boulevard
27
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi·32 sec·MA 3A
28
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi·5 min·Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
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
265 ft·8 sec·Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft·15 sec·Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
34
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1h 34m, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. There are no specific stops recommended within the data, so you can decide on breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; with an estimated cost of $10, it's an economical trip, but it's always wise to top off before heading out. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 19.8 miles on Concord Turnpike, so plan any brief stops before or after that segment if you prefer not to drive for too long at once.
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 30.3 miles from Westminster, MA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.8 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 13 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 45m 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 18m
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 Westminster, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westminster, MA
This is one driving day of about 60.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Westminster, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 19.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Westminster, MA
· 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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.
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 50.1
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
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...
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...
. . . 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 60.5
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.68 one way
$19.36 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$10.56
$21.12
premium
$4.82
$11.49
$22.98
diesel
$5.61
$13.36
$26.72
Estimated Tolls: $1.67
Concord Turnpike
(16.1 mi)$1.12
Concord Turnpike
(3.7 mi)$0.26
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
(3.5 mi)$0.25
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.04
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
$10
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.2
0
$6.35
$2.90
Efficient EV
15.1
0
$5.29
$2.42
EV Truck/SUV
24.2
0
$8.47
$3.87
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Westminster, MA
Afternoon
in Westminster on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Quincy, MA
Afternoon
in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
30 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
9 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 34m 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 Westminster, MA to Quincy, MA covers 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Turnpike, MA 2, I 93. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from Westminster, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.68 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles (Powder House Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Westminster, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
