Origin
Maynard, MA
Late night in Maynard on Friday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maynard, 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
55m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maynard, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This 35.9-mile drive from Maynard, MA to Quincy, MA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Yankee Division Highway and US 1, with a portion on Boston Post Road, making for a somewhat turn-heavy local experience. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $6, this route is budget-friendly for a single-day excursion. Given its short duration, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This drive stays within the Northeast region, traversing familiar Massachusetts landscapes.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 35.9-mile journey. While 23% of the route involves highway travel, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. This suggests a driving experience that requires frequent adjustments and attention to traffic signals and local road conditions, rather than a continuous, high-speed cruise. The character of the road will likely shift as you move from more open highway segments to busier local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 26.4 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
33.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washingto...
9
33.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Stat...
8
34.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop...
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
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.
Between Maynard, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park and Mbta Station.
Quincy Center
33.4 mi in
|
~50m
Braintree
33.4 mi in
|
~50m
Adams National Historical Park
33.4 mi in
|
~51m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Station
33.4 mi in
|
~51m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| US 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Boston Post Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Sudbury Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Maynard Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Newton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Parker Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maynard, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Acton Court
216 ft
·
11 sec
·
Acton Court
2
Turn right onto MA 27
195 ft
·
16 sec
·
MA 27
3
Continue on MA 27
132 ft
·
6 sec
·
Acton Street
4
Turn left onto MA 27; MA 62
476 ft
·
13 sec
·
Waltham Street
5
Turn right onto MA 27
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parker Street
6
Continue on MA 27
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Maynard Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hudson Road
8
Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Sudbury Road
9
Continue on MA 27; MA 126
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cochituate Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 20
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Post Road
11
Turn right onto School Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wellesley Street
13
Continue on Newton Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton Street
14
Continue on Newton Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Newton Street
15
Turn left onto MA 30
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 South: Canton
17
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto US 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
20
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, MBTA Station
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Use the slight left lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Maynard, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Maynard, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Quincy, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Quincy, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Quincy on Friday
Local time
4:36 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
8 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
55m 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 Maynard, MA to Quincy, MA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, US 1, Boston Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Maynard, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.75 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 short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Maynard, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park and Mbta Station.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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