Trip from Hingham, MA to Quincy, MA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Lincoln Street, Bridge Street, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from Hingham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Hingham, MA to Quincy, MA?

The route from Hingham, MA to Quincy, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Hingham, MA to Quincy, MA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

12m

Distance

6.3 mi

10 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 11m ★

6 AM

0h 12m

8 AM

0h 14m

10 AM

0h 13m

12 PM

0h 13m

3 PM

0h 13m

5 PM

0h 14m

8 PM

0h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hingham, MA to Quincy, MA covers 6.3 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lincoln Street, Bridge Street, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on Lincoln Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 6.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lincoln Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MA 3A / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Central Street

Turn right onto Central Street

Navigation decision point

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Street

Turn left onto North Street

Navigation decision point

5

4.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | MA 3A / Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Washington Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6

6.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | Coddington Street

Turn right onto Coddington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

6

6.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | Faxon Avenue

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lincoln Street	2.3 mi	3m
Bridge Street	1.7 mi	2m
Washington Street	1.7 mi	2m
Fore River Bridge	0.3 mi	1m
Faxon Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
Coddington Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
North Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Central Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Lincoln Street — 2.3 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hingham, MA and Quincy, MA.

1

Start on South Street

50 ft · 5 sec · South Street

2

Turn right onto Central Street

212 ft · 6 sec · Central Street

3

Turn left onto North Street

239 ft · 4 sec · North Street

4

Turn slight right onto Lincoln Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Street

5

Turn slight right

167 ft · 5 sec

6

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

7

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

8

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge

9

Continue on MA 3A

464 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

10

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

190 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street

11

Continue on MA 3A

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

12

Turn right onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 8 sec · Coddington Street

Use the right lane.

13

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 15 sec · Faxon Avenue

Use the left lane.

14

Arrive at destination

Faxon Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.01 one way

$2.02 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$1.10	$2.20
premium	$4.82	$1.20	$2.39
diesel	$5.61	$1.39	$2.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	1.9	$0.66	$0.30
Efficient EV	1.6	$0.55	$0.25
EV Truck/SUV	2.5	$0.88	$0.40

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hingham, MA

Late night in Hingham on Friday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Late night in Quincy on Friday

Local time

12:43 AM

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

24 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

12m 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 Hingham, MA to Quincy, MA covers 6.3 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lincoln Street, Bridge Street, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from Hingham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.01 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 is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MA 3A / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Hingham, MA to Quincy, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hingham, MA

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Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

12m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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