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Goshen, MA
Night in Goshen on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
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Current temp
60°F
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Trip from Goshen, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
124.1 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goshen, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
Goshen to Quincy is 124.1 miles and takes about 2h 45m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Massachusetts, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a fairly direct trip that predominantly uses major highways, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. If you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss, this route is a solid option.
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
62 miles from Goshen, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 88.3 mi | 1h 44m |
| I 91 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Goshen Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Berkshire Trail East | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 88.3 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight left onto MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Berkshire Trail East
3
Continue on MA 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Goshen Road
4
Continue on MA 9
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Williams Street
5
Continue on MA 9
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haydenville Road
7
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 9
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on MA 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
11
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight right onto MA 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
New South Street
13
Continue on MA 10
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Street
14
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old South Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Conz Street
16
Enter roundabout onto US 5
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
17
Continue on US 5
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
19
Merge onto I 91
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 91
20
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 14
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 90
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
23
Merge onto I 90
88 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 134C-B
Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 134C
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
Use the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
29
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.
30
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
31
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
32
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
34
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
35
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
36
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
37
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
38
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 45m, this is a perfect one-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily start in the morning and arrive by midday. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $20, planning is straightforward. Keep an eye on the Massachusetts Turnpike for potential traffic, especially as you approach the Boston metropolitan area, and ensure you have enough fuel before entering longer stretches like the 88.3-mile segment.
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 62 miles from Goshen, MA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 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 27 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 25m 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 12m
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 Goshen, 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 Goshen, MA
This is one driving day of about 124.1 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Goshen, 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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 88.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62 miles from Goshen, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.3 miles.
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 115.1 and 121 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
115.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m 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
115.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m 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
115.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m 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
120.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m 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
121 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
$19.86 one way
$39.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $23.56 | $47.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.40 | $54.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.30
Massachusetts Turnpike
(88.3 mi)
$5.30
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
$20
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.86 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.37 | $7.94 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
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
3 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 45m 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 124.1
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.
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 115.5
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 17.1
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 124.1
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 102.7
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 115.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, including a long stretch of 88.3 miles. The profile suggests a straightforward journey primarily on fast-paced roads, minimizing time spent navigating local traffic. Expect a consistent driving experience as you move across the state.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.1 miles in.
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 124.1 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 115.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goshen, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston and Concord New Hampshire.
Albany
25.1 mi in
|
~39m
Boston
26.2 mi in
|
~43m
Concord New Hampshire
115.1 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 124.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.30 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.
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 115.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (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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