Origin
Quincy, MA
Afternoon in Quincy on Thursday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Plymouth, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 30.5 miles and takes about 42m 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 $4.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 30.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Quincy, MA to Plymouth, MA is easy. At 42m 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 Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, 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
·
2 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
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
13
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Samoset Street
14
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
15
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Plymouth, MA
Afternoon in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
42m 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 Plymouth, MA covers 30.5 miles and takes about 42m 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 15.3 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 $4.88 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 Plymouth, MA is easy. At 42m 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 Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, MA to Plymouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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