Trip from Monument Beach, MA to Quincy, MA

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

56.6 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Downtown Quincy, MA, MA

Photo: Youngcucafilms

Trip Overview

The drive from Monument Beach, MA to Quincy, MA covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Linwood Avenue, Shore Road, Sandwich Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28.3 miles from Monument Beach, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 56.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Linwood Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Monument Beach, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monument Beach, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Linwood Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Shore Road Unavailable Refreshing
Sandwich Road Unavailable Refreshing
Adams Street Unavailable Refreshing
Cranberry Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Sagamore Bridge Unavailable Refreshing
Pilgrim Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Pilgrims Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Linwood Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pine Street

223 ft · 15 sec · Pine Street
2

Turn left onto Linwood Avenue

453 ft · 22 sec · Linwood Avenue
3

Turn right onto Shore Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Shore Road
4

Turn left onto Sandwich Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sandwich Road
5

Turn right onto Adams Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Adams Street
6

Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

240 ft · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway
7

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 21 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge
9

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
10

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42 mi · 52 min · Pilgrims Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
12

Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

413 ft · 10 sec · Quincy Center, MBTA Station
13

Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
14

Continue on Burgin Parkway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burgin Parkway
15

Turn slight right onto Granite Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Granite Street
16

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Hancock Street
17

Continue on Coddington Street

266 ft · 9 sec · Coddington Street
18

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

361 ft · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.3 miles from Monument Beach, MA, or about 31m into the drive.

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 56.6 miles or 1h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28.3 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Monument Beach, 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 Monument Beach, MA

This is one driving day of about 56.6 miles and 1h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monument Beach, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.3 mi from Monument Beach, MA · 31m into the drive

Downtown Boston, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

28 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.

Popular next leg

Boston, MA to Quincy, MA

9.6 mi · 18m

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Monument Beach, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Quincy, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.01 one way

$18.02 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $9.80 $19.60
premium $4.80 $10.69 $21.39
diesel $5.64 $12.57 $25.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.95 $2.26
EV Truck/SUV 22.6 0 $7.92 $3.62

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Monument Beach, MA

Morning in Monument Beach on Sunday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Morning in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Boston, MA

28 mi in

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

14 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 3m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Monument Beach, MA to Quincy, MA covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Linwood Avenue, Shore Road, Sandwich Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Monument Beach, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.01 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.
The drive from Monument Beach, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monument Beach, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monument Beach, MA to Quincy, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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