Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
50 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Head of Westport, MA
Dirk De Vlaminck
Quincy, MA
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Head of Westport to Quincy is 50 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via MA 24 and I-93, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward and efficient option for getting between these two points. It's a drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly, with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 24 | 37.4 mi | 43m |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I 93 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I 195 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old County Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Head of Westport, MA and Quincy, MA.
Start on Old County Road
Turn right onto MA 88
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Merge onto MA 24
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Burgin Parkway
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Continue on Coddington Street
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Head of Westport, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$8.00 one way
$16.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.73 | $17.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Head of Westport on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Patchy Fog then Patchy Drizzle
Destination
Morning in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Patchy Fog then Patchy Drizzle
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is mostly highway, with 86% of the driving on freeways. You'll encounter a 37.4-mile stretch on MA 24, which is the longest continuous segment of highway. As you approach Quincy, expect more urban merging and a higher density of exits as you transition off the main highways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 24 and Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Head of Westport, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Quincy Center and Braintree.
Boston
Quincy Center
Braintree
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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