Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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East Falmouth, MA
David Kanigan
The drive from Quincy, MA to East Falmouth, MA covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, MA 28, General MacArthur Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 63.1 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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 East Falmouth, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery and Falmouth.
Joint Base Cape Cod
National Cemetery
Falmouth
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 41.6 mi | 52m |
| MA 28 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Sandwich Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Brick Kiln Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Falmouth Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MA 6A | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and East Falmouth, 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 left at fork
Merge onto MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit onto MA 6A
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Continue on Sandwich Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto Brick Kiln Road
At end of road, turn right onto Ox Bow Road
Turn left onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Quincy, MA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Falmouth, 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.
Regular Gas
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Late night in East Falmouth on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
41°F
Plymouth, MA
32 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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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