Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Westport, MA
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Quincy, MA to Westport, MA is 52 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Amvets Highway and MA 24, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, making it a straightforward drive. The route is mostly on surface roads, suggesting a more local feel than a pure interstate cruise. With only a 1-day recommendation, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or a scenic detour when you have some extra time.
| 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 |
| Old County Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 195 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Westport Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 148 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~6,065 veh/hr typical · worst 7,446
Quietest
2 AM
~519 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and 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
Continue on Old Westport Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26 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
$8.67 one way
$17.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| premium | $5.06 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Westport on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog
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 drive features a 14% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on Amvets Highway covers 32.7 miles. Expect to transition from highway cruising to navigating local streets as you get closer to your destination. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for traffic signals and intersections.
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 52 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
336 ft
Total Descent
263 ft
Highest Point
220 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
185 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Quincy, MA to Westport, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Newport Rhode Island along the way.
Newport Rhode Island
Founded 1625
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
Founded 1670
Westport is a town in the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts along the border with Rhode Island. Largely a residential and farming community, Horseneck Beach and Westport River provide beauty and recreation. Westport includes the village of North Westport.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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