Origin
Rowley, MA
Late night in Rowley on Friday
Local time
4:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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Trip from Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tobin Bridge, Boston Street, Newburyport Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Tobin Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tobin Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
36.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
MA 3A / Hancock Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Coddington Street
Turn left onto Coddington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
20.8 mi in
|
~33m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Boston Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 95 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Tobin Bridge
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Church Street
283 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn straight onto Central Street
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Central Street Extension
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Street Extension
5
Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
6
Turn left onto Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
7
Turn straight onto MA 133
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
8
Turn left onto US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
9
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
10
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Boston Road
11
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
12
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Boston
14
Merge onto I 95
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 1
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
17
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
18
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
19
Continue on US 1; MA 129
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
20
Continue on US 1; MA 129
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
22
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
23
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
27
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
29
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
30
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
32
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
33
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
34
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
35
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
36
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Rowley, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Rowley, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Quincy, MA
The final approach into Quincy, 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
$6.32 one way
$12.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Newburyport Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Quincy, MA
Late night in Quincy on Friday
Local time
4:05 AM
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
3 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 3m 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 Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tobin Bridge, Boston Street, Newburyport Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Rowley, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.32 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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