Origin
Groveland, MA
Evening in Groveland on Friday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Groveland, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Groveland, MA to Quincy, MA covers 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Tobin Bridge, Southeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Groveland, MA to Quincy, MA covers 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 17.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
8
38.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
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 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
MA 3A / Hancock Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Coddington Street
Turn left onto Coddington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
42.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Groveland, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
5.2 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| School Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on MA 97
120 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gardner Street
2
Continue on MA 97
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
School Street
3
Continue on MA 97
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
4
Continue on MA 97
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
6
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 1
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
9
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
10
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
11
Continue on US 1; MA 129
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
12
Continue on US 1; MA 129
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
14
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
15
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
19
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
21
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
22
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
25
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
26
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Groveland, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Groveland, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Quincy, MA
The final approach into Quincy, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.82 one way
$13.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Quincy, MA
Evening in Quincy on Friday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Groveland, MA to Quincy, MA covers 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Tobin Bridge, Southeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Groveland, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Groveland, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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