Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Andover, MA
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The drive from Quincy, MA to Andover, MA covers 32.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Southeast Expressway, John F. Fitzgerald Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 48m highway drive covering 32.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and Southeast Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.8 miles on I 93.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Southeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hancock Street.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Quincy, MA to Andover, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Tewksbury along the way.
Tewksbury
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Newport Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Dascomb Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Andover Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Andover, MA.
Start on Faxon Avenue
Turn right onto Coddington Street
Turn right onto Hancock Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
Turn slight left onto MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Merge onto MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
Take the exit
Turn right onto Dascomb Road
Turn left onto Andover Street
Turn right onto Central Street
Continue on Elm Street
Turn right onto Summer Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.3 mi from Quincy, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Andover, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 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 | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Morning in Andover on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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