Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Head of Westport, MA
Dirk De Vlaminck
Quincy, MA to Head of Westport, MA is 50 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via Amvets Highway and MA 24, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and mostly surface road profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll likely find it a convenient option for a quick trip between these two areas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| MA 24 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| I 195 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old County Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Head of Westport, MA.
Start on Faxon Avenue
Turn right onto Coddington Street
Continue on Temple Street
Continue on Hancock Street
Turn right onto Granite Street
Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Take the exit
Continue on MA 24
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 24
Take the exit
Merge onto I 195
Take the exit
Continue on MA 88
Turn left onto Old County Road
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.00 one way
$16.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.73 | $17.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Patchy Fog then Patchy Drizzle
Destination
Morning in Head of Westport on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Patchy Fog then Patchy Drizzle
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This 50-mile drive features a highway share of 14%, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface roads. The longest stretch on a highway is 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to navigating through more developed areas with frequent intersections as you approach your destination.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Granite Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Quincy, MA to Head of Westport, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Newport Rhode Island along the way.
Newport Rhode Island
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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