Road Trips from Quincy, MA
Heading out from Quincy, you've got options for quick, scenic hops or slightly longer drives to explore more of Massachusetts. Many routes are under 1.5 hours and offer a good mix of highway and surface roads, perfect for a day trip. You'll find several destinations with access to national parks, making it easy to incorporate some nature or history. There's also a ferry option if you're looking for something a bit different. These trips are generally best suited for a single day, but the variety means you can find something new each weekend.
Total Routes
20
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
14
Under 2 hours
16 total in this range
Mattapoisett, MA
1h 9m54.9 mi one way
Needham, MA
26m17.3 mi one way
Salem, MA
42m24.5 mi one way
Weston, MA
37m22.5 mi one way
Westford, MA
1h40.8 mi one way
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Mattapoisett, MA
1h 9m54.9 mi one way
Needham, MA
26m17.3 mi one way
Salem, MA
42m24.5 mi one way
Weston, MA
37m22.5 mi one way
Mattapoisett, MA
1h 9m54.9 mi one way
Needham, MA
26m17.3 mi one way
Salem, MA
42m24.5 mi one way
Weston, MA
37m22.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers good driving conditions with mixed terrain options and access to national parks like Adams National Historical Park.
Summer
Summer is ideal for exploring the coastal parks such as Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, with most drives under 1.5 hours.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance drives like the one to Ashburnham, which has access to Minute Man National Historical Park.
Winter
Winter travel is feasible for shorter trips like Wellesley, with mixed highway and surface roads, though park access might be limited.
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