If you are planning a trip from Quincy to Ashburnham, expect a straightforward 63.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an economical choice for a quick getaway within Massachusetts. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the coastal area near Quincy toward the more inland landscape of Ashburnham. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or build in your own breaks along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.6 miles from Quincy, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Concord Turnpike
11.7 mi
17m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi
15m
Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi
9m
Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi
5m
Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi
4m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
5m
Concord Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Ashburnham, MA.
1
Start on Faxon Avenue
362 ft·17 sec·Faxon Avenue
2
Turn right onto Coddington Street
265 ft·7 sec·Coddington Street
3
Turn right onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi·33 sec·Hancock Street
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Adams Street
5
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi·4 min·Newport Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left onto MA 3A
0.3 mi·33 sec·Hancock Street
7
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi·19 sec·Neponset Avenue
8
Merge onto MA 3A
247 ft·6 sec·William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi·34 sec·MA 3A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.3 mi·4 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi·5 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
1.6 mi·2 min·I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NHUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 21Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, MedfordUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, MedfordUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto MA 38
1.2 mi·2 min·Mystic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Harvard Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Harvard Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Warner Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard
127 ft·2 sec·Powder House Boulevard
19
Continue on Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·Powder House Boulevard
20
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16
1.0 mi·2 min·Alewife Brook Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto MA 2
4.1 mi·5 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on MA 2
2.9 mi·3 min·Concord Highway
23
Continue on MA 2
3.3 mi·5 min·Cambridge Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.9 mi·6 min·Concord Turnpike
25
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi·35 sec·Elm Street
26
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 111
407 ft·5 sec·Union Turnpike
27
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi·39 sec·Union Turnpike
28
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
6.2 mi·9 min·Massachusetts Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Continue on MA 2
0.3 mi·21 sec·George W Stanton Highway
30
Continue on MA 2
11 mi·15 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
31
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
3.8 mi·5 min·Concord Turnpike
32
Turn right onto Abbott Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Abbott Avenue
33
At end of road, turn left onto MA 12
1.6 mi·2 min·Water Street
34
Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 12
0.2 mi·33 sec·Laurel Street
35
Turn slight right onto MA 2A; MA 12
1.1 mi·1 min·Kimball Street
36
Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31
71 ft·3 sec·River Street
37
Continue on MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31
0.9 mi·2 min·River Street
38
Turn right onto Mayland Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Mayland Street
39
Continue on Fairview Street
508 ft·28 sec·Fairview Street
40
Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road
0.1 mi·31 sec·Westminster Hill Road
41
Turn right onto MA 12
1.4 mi·3 min·Ashburnham Street
42
Continue on MA 12
2.3 mi·4 min·Ashburnham State Road
43
Continue on MA 12
1.7 mi·2 min·Fitchburg Road
44
Continue on MA 12
0.2 mi·24 sec·Main Street North
45
Turn right onto MA 101
136 ft·2 sec·Water Street
46
Arrive at destination
MA 101
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of setting your own pace without the pressure of a rigid schedule. Aim to depart outside of typical rush hours to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 43-minute travel time, especially when navigating the local segments of Massachusetts Avenue. Since the fuel budget is modest at $10, consider topping off your tank before you leave Quincy to avoid hunting for stations in unfamiliar areas. Given that there are no pre-planned stops, use the flexibility of this 63.1-mile route to pull over whenever you need a quick stretch or a snack. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between the Concord Turnpike and the Captain Isaac Davis Highway, as these segments define the flow of your journey.
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 31.6 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 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 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 52m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashburnham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Quincy, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Quincy, MA
This is one driving day of about 63.1 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Quincy, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 11.7 miles.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Hancock Street
Turn right onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10.2 mi into trip|~18m in|I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
11.8 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
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 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
9
11.9 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Me...
7
15 mi into trip|~26m in|MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.01
$22.03
premium
$4.82
$11.98
$23.96
diesel
$5.61
$13.93
$27.86
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Concord Turnpike
(7.8 mi)$0.55
Concord Turnpike
(3.9 mi)$0.27
Cambridge Turnpike
(3.3 mi)$0.23
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.04
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.9
0
$6.63
$3.03
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.52
$2.52
EV Truck/SUV
25.2
0
$8.83
$4.04
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Quincy, MA
Night
in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
NE 2 to 6 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ashburnham, MA
Night
in Ashburnham on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
32 mi in
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
9 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
1h 43m 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.
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...
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.
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...
. . . 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...
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 13.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that keeps you engaged rather than stuck on a monotonous interstate grind. With a highway share of only 39%, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads and secondary routes. Your path relies on a combination of the Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, and Massachusetts Avenue to connect the two points. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.7-mile segment on the Concord Turnpike, which offers a brief period of steady driving. The character of the road shifts as you transition off the major highways, requiring you to remain alert to changing speed limits and local traffic patterns.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Concord 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 0.1 miles in near Hancock Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 24 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 0.1 miles (Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 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.
On the drive from Quincy, MA to Ashburnham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.
Medford
11.8 mi in|~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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 Ashburnham, 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 0.1 miles (Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (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 Ashburnham, MA before heading back.
