Origin
Quincy, MA
Evening in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Cohasset, MA
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 11.1-mile journey from Quincy to Cohasset is an ideal candidate. This short trip takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will navigate entirely via local roads, including North Main Street, Bridge Street, and Washington Street, with zero highway driving required. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this transit. Because the drive is so brief, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy logistical planning. It is a straightforward, practical connection between two Massachusetts coastal communities.
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
5.6 miles from Quincy, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route consists entirely of local roads, you will navigate constant shifts in the road layout rather than high-speed highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 2.1-mile segment along North Main Street. As you progress through the 11.1-mile distance, you will find that the road character remains consistent with typical town-to-town transit. This path offers a tactile driving experience where you stay engaged with the local infrastructure throughout the entire 20-minute duration.
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.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Coddington Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Coddington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Newcomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Coddington Street
Turn left onto Coddington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Newcomb Street
Turn right onto Newcomb Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
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MA 3A / Justice Cushing Way
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Justice Cushing Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
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MA 228 / East Street
Turn left onto MA 228 / East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Justice Cushing Way | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broad Cove Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Otis Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 2.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Cohasset, MA.
1
Start on Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
21 sec
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Faxon Avenue
2
Turn left onto Coddington Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Coddington Street
3
Turn right onto Newcomb Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Newcomb Street
4
Turn right onto Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
5
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Washington Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
220 ft
·
3 sec
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Washington Street
7
Continue on MA 3A
451 ft
·
7 sec
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Washington Street
8
Continue on MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fore River Bridge
9
Continue on MA 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
10
Continue on MA 3A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broad Cove Road
12
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otis Street
13
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Summer Street
14
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
134 ft
·
2 sec
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Justice Cushing Way
15
Continue on MA 3A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto MA 228
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on East Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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East Street
18
Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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North Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 11.1-mile hop, you have significant flexibility in your departure time, allowing you to plan your day based on your own schedule. You will not need to factor in rest stops or meal breaks given the 20-minute travel time. Since the entire route is comprised of local streets, stay alert for frequent turns and changing speed limits that are common on these types of roads. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, though the $2 fuel cost indicates a very light impact on your travel budget. A handy tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your navigation during the transitions between North Main, Bridge, and Washington streets, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can make it easy to miss a junction.
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 5.6 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.1 miles.
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 11.1 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cohasset, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Quincy, 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 Quincy, MA
This is one driving day of about 11.1 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Quincy, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 2.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Quincy, MA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cohasset, MA
The final approach into Cohasset, 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 Cohasset, 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
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Cohasset, MA
Evening in Cohasset on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
6 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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Quincy, MA to Cohasset, MA covers 11.1 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main 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 5.6 miles from Quincy, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.77 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 11.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Coddington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Newcomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Quincy, MA to Cohasset, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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