Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 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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Ashland, MA
Phil Evenden
The drive from Quincy, MA to Ashland, MA covers 30.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Central Street, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Granite 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 17 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93: Boston, Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
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.
Between Quincy, MA and Ashland, MA, road signs point toward Canton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Natick.
Canton
Portsmouth New Hampshire
Natick
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Central Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Great Plain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Fountain Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Waverly Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Dedham Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Ashland, MA.
Start on Faxon Avenue
Turn right onto Coddington Street
Continue on Temple Street
Continue on Hancock Street
Turn right onto Granite Street
Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto MA 135
Continue on MA 135
Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MA 135
Continue on MA 135
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16; MA 135
Continue on MA 135
Continue on MA 135
Turn right onto Fountain Street
Continue on Front Street
Turn right onto Concord Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Quincy, MA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.1 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 Ashland, 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
$4.83 one way
$9.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
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
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Morning in Ashland on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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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