Origin
Newbury, MA
Morning in Newbury on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newbury, 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
1h 10m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbury, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This 44.9-mile drive from Newbury to Quincy, Massachusetts, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mixed drive, primarily using roads like Newburyport Turnpike and Boston Street, with a notable portion on the Tobin Bridge. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical excursion. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey between these two Massachusetts locales. This trip is ideal for a quick getaway or an efficient commute, requiring no overnight stays due to its short distance and duration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newburyport Turnpike | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Boston Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 95 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Newburyport Turnpike
— 8.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on High Road
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
High Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto High Road
87 ft
·
4 sec
·
High Road
3
Turn right onto Newman Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Hay Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hay Street
5
Continue on Boston Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Boston Road
6
Turn left onto US 1
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
7
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
8
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Boston Road
9
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
10
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Boston
12
Merge onto I 95
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto US 1
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
15
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
16
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
17
Continue on US 1; MA 129
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
18
Continue on US 1; MA 129
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
20
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
21
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
25
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.
26
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
27
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
28
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
31
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
32
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
34
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Newbury, 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 19.3 and 44.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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.
6
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Coddington Street
Turn left onto Coddington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Newburyport Turnpike
(8.5 mi)
$0.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
9% chance
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
33 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
1h 10m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 44.9-mile route, with 43% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along the Newburyport Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you progress towards Quincy, the character of the drive will likely shift from more open road sections to potentially busier urban environments, especially as you approach and cross the Tobin Bridge. This blend means you'll experience both flowing traffic and more intricate city navigation.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Newburyport Turnpike.
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 19.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): 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.
On the drive from Newbury, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
26.2 mi in
|
~40m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Newburyport Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.59 in tolls one way, starting with Newburyport 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.
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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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