Trip from Quincy, MA to Agawam, 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 10m

Distance

101 mi

163 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 28m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Quincy, MA

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Agawam, MA

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Trip Overview

Quincy, MA to Agawam, MA is 101 miles and takes about 2h 10m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within Massachusetts, making it a convenient same-day option. You'll be spending most of your time on major expressways, so expect a pretty direct journey without many detours. With a drive time under two and a half hours and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a simple point-to-point trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.5 miles from Quincy, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	82.8 mi	1h 38m
Springfield Expressway	4.4 mi	6m
Southeast Expressway	3.3 mi	4m
Newport Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
Main Street	1.7 mi	3m
River Street	0.8 mi	1m
Park Street	0.7 mi	1m
Hancock Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 82.8 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Agawam, MA.

Start on Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 17 sec · Faxon Avenue

Turn right onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 7 sec · Coddington Street

Turn right onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Adams Street

Turn right onto Newport Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Newport Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Neponset Avenue

Merge onto MA 3A

247 ft · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MA 3A

Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward South Station, Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward South Station Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn left

252 ft · 15 sec

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street

35 ft · 1 sec · Albany Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

Merge onto I 90

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec

Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 9 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Continue on I 291

4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 20

Exit 1B-2B Toward I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 2B Toward Dwight Street

Turn right onto Dwight Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Dwight Street

Turn left onto MA 20A

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Carew Street

Turn slight right onto MA 20A

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West Street

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North End Bridge

Enter roundabout onto US 20

285 ft · 3 sec · Park Street

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Park Street

Turn left onto River Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 147

528 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Avenue

Turn left onto Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn left onto School Street

103 ft · 2 sec · School Street

Arrive at destination

School Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 2h 10m duration, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Quincy, MA in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to reach Agawam, MA with plenty of daylight remaining. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider a quick fuel and stretch break midway, perhaps around the 50-mile mark. The longest continuous stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike is over 80 miles, so plan your restroom and snack needs accordingly before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this trip is quite economical.

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 50.5 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.5 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agawam, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Quincy, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Quincy, MA

This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Quincy, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 82.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grafton, MA

51 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

Waltham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worcester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.8 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 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hancock Street

Turn right onto Hancock Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Merge onto MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward South Station, Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward South Station, Airport

7.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Station

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward South Station

8.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | Albany Street

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.16 one way

$32.33 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$17.63	$35.25
premium	$4.82	$19.18	$38.36
diesel	$5.61	$22.30	$44.60

Estimated Tolls: $4.97

Massachusetts Turnpike (82.8 mi) $4.97

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.3	$10.60	$4.85
Efficient EV	25.3	$8.84	$4.04
EV Truck/SUV	40.4	$14.14	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Quincy, MA

Late night in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Agawam, MA

Late night in Agawam on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

22 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 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your journey taking place on major expressways. You'll experience the efficiency of the Massachusetts Turnpike for a significant stretch of 82.8 miles, offering a consistent pace. The Springfield Expressway and Southeast Expressway also contribute to the highway character. Expect a relatively uninterrupted driving experience, making it easy to maintain speed and cover ground quickly. The landscape will largely be defined by the infrastructure of these major thoroughfares.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 82.8 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hancock Street.

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 26 significant decision points across 101 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 0.1 miles (Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Quincy, MA and Agawam, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Hartford Connecticut.

Station

7.2 mi in | ~12m

Airport

7.2 mi in | ~12m

Worcester

8.2 mi in | ~15m

Hartford Connecticut

91.2 mi in | ~1h 53m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 101 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 82.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.97 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 Agawam, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Agawam, 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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Trip from Quincy, MA to Agawam, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Quincy, MA

Agawam, MA

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 10m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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