Origin
Freetown, MA
Morning in Freetown on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freetown, MA to Quincy, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freetown, MA
Tappiah Sesay
Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
Freetown, MA to Quincy, MA is 37.9 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Amvets Highway and I-93, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and minimal highway share, it’s a drive that prioritizes local roads over extended freeway cruising. You'll find it's an easy transit, perfect for a quick hop between these towns without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 28.1 mi | 32m |
| I 93 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Slab Bridge Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 28.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freetown, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on this road
272 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Slab Bridge Road
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Continue on MA 79
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
7
Merge onto MA 24
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
11
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, MBTA Station
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Freetown, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 31.7 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
31.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
35.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washingto...
9
35.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Stat...
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop...
7
37.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long stretches of uninterrupted highway. With only a 12% highway share, expect more time navigating local roadways. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 28.1 miles on Amvets Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more complex local road conditions. The drive will feel more like a series of connected town-to-town journeys than a typical interstate experience.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Freetown, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park and Mbta Station.
Boston
3.4 mi in
|
~8m
Quincy Center
35.4 mi in
|
~46m
Braintree
35.4 mi in
|
~46m
Adams National Historical Park
35.4 mi in
|
~46m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Station
35.4 mi in
|
~46m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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