Origin
Quincy, MA
Evening in Quincy on Wednesday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
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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The drive from Quincy, MA to Sagamore, MA covers 46.4 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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 $7.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.2 miles from Quincy, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 46.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Quincy, MA to Sagamore, MA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Sagamore, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Sagamore, 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 straight toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Piigrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandwich Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.2 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sagamore, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Quincy, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Quincy, MA
This is one driving day of about 46.4 miles and 1h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Quincy, MA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sagamore, 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
$7.43 one way
$14.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Quincy on Wednesday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Sagamore on Wednesday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
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.
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