Origin
Gill, MA
Late night in Gill on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gill, 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
2h 34m
Distance
100.9 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gill, MA
Ron Lach
Quincy, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Gill to Quincy is 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 34m via Mohawk Trail and Concord Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, heading from the Northeast region towards the Northeast. The route offers a mixed highway and surface road experience, making it a manageable one-day drive. Consider this option if you're looking for a straightforward trip without needing an overnight stay.
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
50.4 miles from Gill, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Trail | 36.1 mi | 50m |
| Concord Turnpike | 19.8 mi | 27m |
| I 93 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Gulf Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Concord Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Mohawk Trail
— 36.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gill, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on River Road
226 ft
·
12 sec
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River Road
2
Turn right onto Main Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
3
Continue on Gill Center Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Gill Center Road
4
Turn right onto MA 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 10
5
Continue on MA 10; MA 63
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto Maple Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Maple Street
7
Continue on Gulf Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf Road
8
Continue on North Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
9
Turn left onto MA 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on MA 2
36 mi
·
50 min
·
Mohawk Trail
11
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
14
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
·
4 sec
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Elm Street
15
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
16
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
17
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
18
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
19
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
22
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
23
Enter roundabout
234 ft
·
4 sec
24
Continue
28 ft
·
0 sec
25
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warner Street
26
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
27
Turn right onto MA 38
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
30
Merge onto I 93
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
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.
32
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
33
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
34
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
35
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
36
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
37
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
38
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
39
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
40
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 34m estimated drive time, it’s best to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $16, this trip is easily completed in a single day. The longest stretch is 36.1 miles on the Mohawk Trail, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before you begin that longer segment. This route is flexible enough that you can adjust your timing as needed throughout the day.
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 50.4 miles from Gill, MA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 22 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 15m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Gill, 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 Gill, MA
This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Gill, 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 Mohawk Trail for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Gill, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 50.3 and 97.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
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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
84.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
85.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
Powder House Boulevard
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
97.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
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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
97.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.15 one way
$32.30 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.28 | $44.55 |
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
$16
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
The Point - Tesla Supercharger
Littleton, MA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Cumberland Farms - Tesla Supercharger
Templeton, MA
Tesla
8 DCFC
The Mall at Whitney Field - Tesla Supercharger
Leominster, MA
Tesla
8 DCFC
AP Services
Leominster, MA
RED_E
6 DCFC
SALVADORE AUTO SALVADOR L3 B
Gardner, MA
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
SALVADORE AUTO SALVADORE L3 A
Gardner, MA
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
GERVAIS FORD PL-2-M
Ayer, MA
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
GERVAIS FORD PL-3-R
Ayer, MA
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 10
Tesla: 3
RED_E: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Late night in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 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
6 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
2h 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.
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 90.4
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
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 100.9
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 76.5
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 100.9
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 66.1
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 87
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads on this 100.9-mile trip. About 34% of this route is on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 36.1 miles along the Mohawk Trail. Expect to transition between faster-paced highway driving and more local surface streets as you make your way toward Quincy.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.1 mi on Mohawk Trail.
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 50.3 miles in near MA 2 / Concord Turnpike.
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 22 significant decision points across 100.9 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 50.3 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles (Powder House Boulevard): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gill, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
Woburn
84.2 mi in
|
~2h 4m
Medford
84.3 mi in
|
~2h 4m
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via US 3; MA 16
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 100.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 36.1 miles on Mohawk Trail. 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 50.3 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles (Powder House Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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