Trip from Quincy, MA to East Harwich, MA

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

74.1 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

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Quincy, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, MA to East Harwich, MA covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Coddington Street, Temple Street, Hancock Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.79 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

37 miles from Quincy, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 74.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Coddington Street 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 Quincy, MA to East Harwich, MA is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Quincy, MA to East Harwich, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Coddington Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Temple Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hancock Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Granite Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Burgin Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
MA 3 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pilgrims Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Piigrims Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Coddington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Faxon Avenue

361 ft · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

Turn right onto Coddington Street

266 ft · 7 sec · Coddington Street

Continue on Temple Street

279 ft · 5 sec · Temple Street

Continue on Hancock Street

417 ft · 13 sec · Hancock Street

Turn right onto Granite Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Granite Street

Turn left onto Burgin Parkway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burgin Parkway

Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

0.4 mi · 57 sec · MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

0.3 mi · 36 sec · MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

23 mi · 29 min · Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Piigrims Highway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

6.1 mi · 7 min · Pilgrims Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

27 mi · 36 min · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

0.2 mi · 36 sec · MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

190 ft · 6 sec · MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

364 ft · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

Turn left onto Queen Anne Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

102 ft · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road

Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Queen Anne Road

Turn left onto Olkland Way

85 ft · 4 sec · Olkland Way

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 37 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 50m 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 74.1 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37 miles or 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 25m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Quincy, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 74.1 miles and 1h 40m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37 mi from Quincy, MA · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

37 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

Plymouth, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Harwich, MA

The final approach into East Harwich, 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 East Harwich, 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

$11.79 one way

$23.59 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$12.83	$25.65
premium	$4.80	$14.00	$28.00
diesel	$5.64	$16.46	$32.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.2	$7.78	$3.56
Efficient EV	18.5	$6.48	$2.96
EV Truck/SUV	29.6	$10.37	$4.74

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Quincy, MA

Afternoon in Quincy on Monday

Local time

12:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Harwich, MA

Afternoon in East Harwich on Monday

Local time

12:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

30 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

1h 40m 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 East Harwich, MA covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Coddington Street, Temple Street, Hancock Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37 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 $11.79 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 Quincy, MA to East Harwich, MA is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Quincy, MA to East Harwich, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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