Origin
Quincy, MA
Afternoon in Quincy on Thursday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, MA to Worcester, MA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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 $9.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 56.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester, 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
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
12
Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Station, Airport
13
Keep slight right to continue on South Station
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Station
14
Turn left
253 ft
·
15 sec
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albany Street
16
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
17
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
19
Keep slight left
174 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn left onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
21
Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grafton Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
24
Continue on Grafton Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Square
26
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
27
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Foster Street
28
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.2 mi from Quincy, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Quincy, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Worcester, MA
The final approach into Worcester, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Afternoon in Worcester on Thursday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 Worcester, MA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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 28.2 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 $9.04 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 Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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