Quincy, MA to Lanesborough, MA is 149 miles and takes about 3h 15m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive that's easy to complete in a single day. You'll find it a practical choice for a quick transition across the state, with minimal planning needed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.5 miles from Quincy, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
123.3 mi
2h 24m
Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi
4m
South Street
2.9 mi
6m
North Street
2.6 mi
5m
Pittsfield Road
2.5 mi
4m
Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi
2m
South Main Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 123.3 mi, about 2h 24m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 282 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,911 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,567
Quietest
2 AM
~224 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Lanesborough, 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
0.2 mi·19 sec·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward South Station, AirportUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward South StationUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left
252 ft·15 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street
35 ft·1 sec·Albany Street
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
17
Merge onto I 90
55 mi·1 hr 6 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
68 mi·1 hr 18 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
20
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft·9 sec
21
Merge onto US 20
0.5 mi·1 min·Housatonic Street
22
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi·18 sec·Park Street
23
Turn slight right onto US 20
0.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
24
Turn left onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·West Center Street
25
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Laurel Street
26
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Lee Road
27
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.2 mi·2 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.5 mi·4 min·Pittsfield Road
29
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.9 mi·6 min·South Street
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.2 mi·26 sec·Bank Row
31
Turn left onto US 7
0.8 mi·2 min·First Street
32
Continue on US 7
2.6 mi·5 min·North Street
33
Continue on US 7
1.8 mi·3 min·South Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
1 ft·US 7
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-hour drive, aim to depart Quincy early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially on the Southeast Expressway. Since it's a single-day trip with a fuel cost around $23, you won't need extensive planning for overnight stays. The Massachusetts Turnpike is your main artery for 123.3 miles, so keep an eye out for its numbered exits. Consider a brief stop about halfway through for a stretch and to refuel if needed, though it's not strictly necessary for a drive of this duration.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.3 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 33 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lanesborough, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 149 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Quincy, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 123.3 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 20
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.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Hancock Street
Turn right onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
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
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
7.7 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
7
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
$23.33 one way
$46.66 round trip
$3.98/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$26.00
$52.00
premium
$4.79
$28.09
$56.19
diesel
$4.80
$28.13
$56.27
Estimated Tolls: $7.40
Massachusetts Turnpike
(123.3 mi)$7.40
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
$23
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.7
0
$15.65
$7.15
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.04
$5.96
EV Truck/SUV
59.6
0
$20.86
$9.54
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Jul 20, 2026
Origin
Quincy, MA
Morning
in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
W 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lanesborough, MA
Morning
in Lanesborough on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
W 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
4 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
3h 15m 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.
. . . 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...
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 20.6
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 92.5
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 10.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 85% of this 149-mile drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 123.3 miles. Surface roads, including South Street, will likely come into play as you approach your destination. Expect a significant amount of highway merging and exiting as you navigate the state.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southeast 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 Effort10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 149 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,393 ft7 ft
Total Climb
1,986 ft
Total Descent
887 ft
Highest Point
1,393 ft
~127.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,386 ft
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 Lanesborough, MA, road signs point toward Station, Worcester and Pittsfield.
Quincy is in Massachusetts. Quincy was the birthplace of presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. United States Declaration of Independence signer and first Massachusetts governor John Hancock was also born here. Quincy produced the first commercial railroad in the country in order to transport the granite from its quarries to Boston for use in many buildings there. Quincy's shipbuilding history started with sailing ships in the 1800s and continued with battleships at the Fore River Shipyard. Howard Johnson's and Dunkin Donuts restaurants were also started here.
Top landmarks
•United First Parish Church — church in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
•John Adams Birthplace — Quincy, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
•Adams National Historical Park — Park commemerating the Adams political family
Lanesborough is a town of 3,000 people (2020) in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Mount Greylock, portions of which are in the town, is probably the main attraction. There are plenty of places to sleep and eat, but no nightlife to speak of.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 149 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 123.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.40 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Lanesborough, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lanesborough, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
