Origin
Quincy, MA
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Fairhaven, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, MA
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Fairhaven, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Quincy to Fairhaven, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 50.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, including the Amvets Highway, MA 140, and the Yankee Division Highway. With a fuel cost of around $8, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route within the Northeast. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the trip is short enough to remain stress-free. It provides a reliable connection between these two Massachusetts locations without demanding much from your travel schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ashley Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Fairhaven, MA.
1
Start on Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
17 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
2
Turn right onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
6 sec
·
Coddington Street
3
Continue on Temple Street
280 ft
·
4 sec
·
Temple Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Hancock Street
418 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 93: Boston, Canton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South: Canton
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on MA 24
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
17
Turn left onto Nash Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nash Road
18
Turn right onto MA 18
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashley Boulevard
19
Continue on MA 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 6 East: Fairhaven
22
Turn straight onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
23
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn left onto Washington Street
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Street
25
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Quincy, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 45.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93: Boston, Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 93: Boston, Canton
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Canton
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
8
45.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Fairhaven, MA
Late night in Fairhaven on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 6m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions through different road types as you head toward the coast. You will spend about 35% of your time on highways, balancing higher-speed cruising with more local driving conditions. The longest stretch of the journey consists of 23.3 miles on the Amvets Highway, which serves as the primary backbone of your travel. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from the Quincy area and navigate toward Fairhaven. The combination of state routes and highways ensures that the drive remains varied rather than feeling like a singular, monotonous interstate grind.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Amvets Highway.
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 1.8 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 50.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). 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 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Fairhaven, 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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 Fairhaven, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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