Origin
Quincy, MA
Evening in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Harvard, MA
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, MA
Youngcucafilms
Harvard, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, MA to Harvard, MA covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coddington Street, Hancock Street, Adams Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.51 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
20.4 miles from Quincy, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 40.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 Harvard, MA is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Harvard, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coddington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hancock Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newport Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Neponset Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William T | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Expressway | 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 Harvard, MA.
1
Start on Faxon Avenue
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
2
Turn right onto Coddington Street
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
3
Turn right onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hancock Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Adams Street
5
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newport Avenue
6
Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
7
Continue on Neponset Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Neponset Avenue
8
Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
246 ft
·
6 sec
·
William T. Morrissey Boulevard
9
Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Expressway
11
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
13
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
14
Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
15
Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Avenue
16
Turn left onto Harvard Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
17
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warner Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Powder House Square
19
Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
21
Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
22
Continue on Concord Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Highway
23
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike
24
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Turnpike
25
Continue on Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary
407 ft
·
5 sec
·
Concord Rotary
27
Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Union Turnpike
28
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
29
Take the exit slight left toward MA 111 North: West Acton
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
MA 111 North: West Acton
30
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 20.4 miles from Quincy, MA, or about 34m 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 40.9 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.4 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harvard, 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 40.9 miles and 1h 9m.
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 20.4 mi from Quincy, MA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harvard, MA
The final approach into Harvard, 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 Harvard, 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
$6.51 one way
$13.02 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.09 | $18.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Harvard, MA
Evening in Harvard on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
20 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
2 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 9m 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 Harvard, MA covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coddington Street, Hancock Street, Adams Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 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 $6.51 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 Harvard, MA is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Harvard, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, MA to Harvard, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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