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Trip from Quincy, MA to North Andover, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Quincy, MA

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town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

North Andover, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, MA to North Andover, MA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 51m 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 $5.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m 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 51m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 North Andover, MA is easy. At 51m 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 North Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Coddington Street
Hancock Street
Adams Street
Newport Avenue
Neponset Avenue
William T
I 93 North
Southeast Expressway

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 North Andover, 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

22 mi · 25 min · I 93 North: Concord NH
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 495 North: Lawrence
14

Merge slight left

3.5 mi · 4 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward North Andover

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Andover
16

Keep slight right to continue on Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover

207 ft · 5 sec · Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
17

Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
18

Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Waverley Road
19

Turn right onto Middlesex Street

141 ft · 8 sec · Middlesex Street
20

Turn right

62 ft · 5 sec
21

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Quincy, MA · 25m into the drive

capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

18 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

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Andover, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.86 one way

$11.71 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.39 $12.78
premium $4.82 $6.95 $13.90
diesel $5.61 $8.08 $16.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.20 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Quincy, MA

Evening in Quincy on Friday

Local time

7:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Andover, MA

Evening in North Andover on Friday

Local time

7:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

51m 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 North Andover, MA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 51m 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 18.3 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 $5.86 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 North Andover, MA is easy. At 51m 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 North Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Quincy, MA to North Andover, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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