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Colrain, MA
Night in Colrain on Saturday
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9:18 PM
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Trip from Colrain, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
113 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colrain, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This 113-mile journey from Colrain, MA to Quincy, MA is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 54 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated around $18. You'll primarily be on MA 2, Concord Turnpike, and I-93. Given its relatively short length and efficient route, this trip is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times within the Northeast region. It's a practical option for getting 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.5 miles from Colrain, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 2 | 53.5 mi | 1h 17m |
| Concord Turnpike | 19.8 mi | 27m |
| I 93 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Mohawk Trail | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Concord Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Greenfield Road | 3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
MA 2
— 53.5 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colrain, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on MA 112
122 ft
·
4 sec
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Jacksonville Road
2
Continue on Greenfield Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Greenfield Road
3
Continue on Colrain Shelburne Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Colrain Shelburne Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto MA 2
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Mohawk Trail
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
MA 2
6
Continue on MA 2
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 2
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 2
51 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
MA 2
Exit 27
Toward MA 2 East: Boston
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
·
4 sec
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Elm Street
12
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
13
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
14
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
15
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
16
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
19
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Enter roundabout
234 ft
·
4 sec
21
Continue
28 ft
·
0 sec
22
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Warner Street
23
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
24
Turn right onto MA 38
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
27
Merge onto I 93
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
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.
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
For this 2-hour and 54-minute drive, planning your departure can help you avoid heavier traffic, especially as you approach the Quincy area. Since it's a single-day trip covering 113 miles, you have the flexibility to start whenever you prefer. Factor in the $18 fuel cost and keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major change in road is 53.5 miles on MA 2. You'll only need one planned stop at most, making it easy to manage your time and get to your destination efficiently.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.5 miles from Colrain, MA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 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 25 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Colrain, 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 Colrain, MA
This is one driving day of about 113 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Colrain, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 53.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Colrain, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 109.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MA 2
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 2 toward MA 2 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 27
Toward MA 2 East: Boston
6
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m 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
96.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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
8
109.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m 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
109.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m 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
$18.08 one way
$36.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| premium | $4.82 | $21.46 | $42.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
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
$18
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.89 | $4.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.82 | $7.23 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Quincy, MA
Night in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
5 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
2h 54m 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...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
$15
near mile 113
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
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 101.3
View on nps.gov
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 85.7
View on nps.gov
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 113
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 77.9
View on nps.gov
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 101.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 53.5 miles on MA 2, offering a good amount of uninterrupted driving. As you progress, the character shifts from the initial roads out of Colrain towards the more defined highway corridors of Concord Turnpike and I-93. This highway-focused profile means you can expect consistent speeds and a direct path, minimizing time spent navigating local streets.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.5 mi on MA 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 2 and Concord Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in near MA 2.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 113 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 11.5 miles (MA 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 62.4 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,064 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
798 ft
Total Descent
1,371 ft
Highest Point
1,064 ft
~48.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,058 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Colrain, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
Woburn
96.4 mi in
|
~2h 23m
Medford
96.5 mi in
|
~2h 24m
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via US 3; MA 16
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 113 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.5 miles on MA 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.67 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (MA 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 62.4 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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