Driving from Barre to Quincy covers 73.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local routes like Pleasant Street and Worcester Road before connecting to the Massachusetts Turnpike. Budgeting roughly $12 for fuel should cover your transit across this portion of the Northeast. Whether you are heading toward the coast for business or leisure, the route is efficient enough to keep your travel day simple and stress-free.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Barre, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi
45m
Pleasant Street
6.8 mi
12m
Worcester Road
6.1 mi
11m
Barre Paxton Road
4.5 mi
6m
Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi
5m
Grafton Street
3.4 mi
4m
Chandler Street
2.9 mi
4m
Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 37.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, MA and Quincy, MA.
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Start on MA 32; MA 122
171 ft·2 sec·Concert Mall
2
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
1.2 mi·1 min·Summer Street
3
Continue on MA 122
6.1 mi·11 min·Worcester Road
4
Continue on MA 122
0.9 mi·1 min·Barre Paxton Road
5
Continue on MA 122
3.6 mi·5 min·Barre Paxton Road
6
Continue on MA 122
6.8 mi·12 min·Pleasant Street
7
Turn right onto MA 122
2.9 mi·4 min·Chandler Street
8
Turn left onto Murray Avenue
301 ft·9 sec·Murray Avenue
9
Turn right onto Austin Street
232 ft·6 sec·Austin Street
10
Continue on Myrtle Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Myrtle Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard
0.2 mi·29 sec·McGrath Boulevard
12
Continue on Foster Street
101 ft·2 sec·Foster Street
13
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Franklin Street
14
Turn right onto Harding Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Harding Street
15
Turn left onto Winter Street
326 ft·8 sec·Winter Street
16
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi·41 sec·Grafton Street
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft·0 sec·Grafton Street
18
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi·3 min·Grafton Street
19
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi·59 sec·Grafton Road
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
22
Merge onto I 90
38 mi·45 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
512 ft·12 sec
Exit 134C-B-AToward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, QuincyUse the slight left / straight lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft·10 sec
Exit 134C-BToward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 134CToward I 93 South: QuincyUse the slight left lane.
26
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.7 mi·1 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi·5 min·Southeast Expressway
28
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi·39 sec·MA 3A
Exit 12Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, QuincyUse the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi·8 sec·Gallivan Boulevard
30
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi·32 sec·MA 3A
31
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
32
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi·5 min·Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
33
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Adams Street
34
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hancock Street
35
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft·8 sec·Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
36
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft·15 sec·Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak commuting hours is always a smart move to keep your travel time near the 1 hour and 48-minute mark. Because there are no mandatory stops listed, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for lengthy breaks. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as fueling up in Barre before you hit the Massachusetts Turnpike can help you avoid potential price fluctuations closer to the city. Use the transitions between local roads and the highway as natural opportunities to check your navigation and ensure you are staying on track for your arrival in Quincy.
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 36.9 miles from Barre, MA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.7 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 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 57m 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 29m
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 Barre, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barre, MA
This is one driving day of about 73.8 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Barre, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 37.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 64.8 and 70.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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64.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
64.9 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
65 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
70.1 mi into trip|~1h 39m 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
70.7 mi into trip|~1h 41m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.81 one way
$23.62 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$12.88
$25.76
premium
$4.82
$14.01
$28.03
diesel
$5.61
$16.29
$32.59
Estimated Tolls: $2.26
Massachusetts Turnpike
(37.7 mi)$2.26
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
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.75
$3.54
Efficient EV
18.5
0
$6.46
$2.95
EV Truck/SUV
29.5
0
$10.33
$4.72
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 21, 2026
Origin
Barre, MA
Late night
in Barre on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Quincy, MA
Late night
in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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.
. . . 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 73.8
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 53.5
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 63.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this 73.8-mile journey transitions from rural local roads to major thoroughfares. Approximately 57% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balanced mix of steady cruising and slower-paced driving. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Massachusetts Turnpike, which spans 37.7 miles of the total distance. As you move from the inland start toward the coast, the road character shifts from regional corridors like Worcester Road into the more structured highway environment necessary for reaching the Quincy area.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Barre, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 73.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.26 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Quincy, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Quincy, MA before heading back.
