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Trip from Quincy, MA to Eastham, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

82.9 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Quincy, MA

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town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Eastham, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, MA to Eastham, MA covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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 $13.27 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

41.5 miles from Quincy, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 82.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Eastham, MA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Eastham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

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

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Faxon Avenue

361 ft · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue
2

Turn right onto Coddington Street

266 ft · 7 sec · Coddington Street
3

Continue on Temple Street

279 ft · 5 sec · Temple Street
4

Continue on Hancock Street

417 ft · 13 sec · Hancock Street
5

Turn right onto Granite Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Granite Street
6

Turn left onto Burgin Parkway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burgin Parkway
7

Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

0.4 mi · 57 sec · MA 3 South: Cape Cod
8

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

0.3 mi · 36 sec · MA 3 South: Cape Cod
9

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

23 mi · 29 min · Pilgrims Highway
10

Continue on Piigrims Highway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway
11

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

6.1 mi · 7 min · Pilgrims Highway
12

Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
13

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
14

Continue on Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
15

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

36 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

486 ft · 17 sec · Orleans Rotary
17

Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
18

Turn left onto Samoset Road

72 ft · 9 sec · Samoset Road
19

Turn left

66 ft · 5 sec
20

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 41.5 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 57m 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 18 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 57m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastham, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Quincy, MA

This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Quincy, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.5 mi from Quincy, MA · 57m into the drive

Downtown Sandwich, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sandwich, MA

41 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

Brockton, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sandwich, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eastham, MA

The final approach into Eastham, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.27 one way

$26.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $14.47 $28.94
premium $4.82 $15.74 $31.48
diesel $5.61 $18.30 $36.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.9 0 $8.70 $3.98
Efficient EV 20.7 0 $7.25 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.61 $5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Quincy, MA

Night in Quincy on Wednesday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eastham, MA

Night in Eastham on Wednesday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Sandwich, MA

41 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

4 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 54m 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 Eastham, MA covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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 41.5 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 $13.27 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 Eastham, MA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Eastham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, MA to Eastham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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