This 135.6-mile journey from Lee, MA to Quincy, MA takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll navigate through local streets like Park Street and Housatonic Street before merging onto the Massachusetts Turnpike. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, this drive offers an affordable way to travel within the Northeast region. The route's turn-heavy nature suggests a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple interstate cruise. Consider this a straightforward, manageable trip for a day out.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
67.8 miles from Lee, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Park Street
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Housatonic Street
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Massachusetts Turnpike
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I 93
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I 93 South
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John F
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Southeast Expressway
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MA 3A South
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Longest stretch:
Park Street
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee, MA and Quincy, MA.
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Start on Park Street
72 ft·2 sec·Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
82 ft·7 sec·Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Park Street
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Continue on Housatonic Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Housatonic Street
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Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi·43 sec
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Keep slight right
0.4 mi·53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
123 mi·2 hr 24 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
512 ft·13 sec·I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
453 ft·11 sec·I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
0.6 mi·1 min·I 93 South: Quincy
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.7 mi·1 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi·5 min·Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
0.2 mi·39 sec·MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
0.1 mi·8 sec·Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
0.3 mi·32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi·5 min·Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hancock Street
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Turn left onto Coddington Street
266 ft·9 sec·Coddington Street
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Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
361 ft·16 sec·Faxon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of around 2 hours and 11 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with when to depart for this 135.6-mile drive. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Quincy with ample time for activities. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own fuel and rest breaks as needed, perhaps coinciding with your transition onto the Massachusetts Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as the estimated cost is $22, and be prepared for frequent turns as you navigate through towns.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Lee, MA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 30 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Lee, 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 Lee, MA
This is one driving day of about 135.6 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Lee, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.70 one way
$43.40 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$23.67
$47.33
premium
$4.82
$25.75
$51.50
diesel
$5.61
$29.94
$59.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.7
0
$14.24
$6.51
Efficient EV
33.9
0
$11.86
$5.42
EV Truck/SUV
54.2
0
$18.98
$8.68
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lee, MA
Night
in Lee on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Quincy, MA
Night
in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
9:17 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
7 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 11m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a driving experience defined by numerous turns rather than long stretches of highway, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route primarily utilizes local roads and the Massachusetts Turnpike, suggesting a mix of slower, more intricate sections and faster driving. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be actively steering and navigating frequently. This character suggests a route that keeps you engaged with the road and the passing scenery, rather than a monotonous highway drone.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Park Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lee, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lee, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 135.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lee, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Quincy, MA before heading back.
