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Trip from Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h

Distance

42.7 mi

69 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Rowley, MA, MA

Rowley, MA

Italo Melo

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Quincy, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Church Street, Central Street, Central Street Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 42.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 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 drive with frequent turns across 42.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church 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 Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Church Street
Central Street
Central Street Extension
Wethersfield Street
Bradford Street
Haverhill Street
Newburyport Turnpike
Boston Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Church Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and Quincy, MA.

1

Start on the route

33 ft · 4 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Church Street

282 ft · 6 sec · Church Street
3

Turn straight onto Central Street

256 ft · 6 sec · Central Street
4

Continue on Central Street Extension

180 ft · 4 sec · Central Street Extension
5

Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Wethersfield Street
6

Turn left onto Bradford Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bradford Street
7

Turn straight onto Haverhill Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street
8

Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike

2.8 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike
9

Continue on Boston Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street
10

Continue on Boston Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Boston Road
11

Continue on Boston Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street
12

Continue on Newbury Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Newbury Street
13

Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 95 South: Boston
14

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 3 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 1 South: Boston
16

Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

194 ft · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
17

Continue on Newbury Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
18

Continue on Broadway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Broadway
19

Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
20

Continue on Broadway

3.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway
21

Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

0.7 mi · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
22

Continue on Bennett Highway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
23

Continue on Cutler Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cutler Highway
24

Continue on Northeast Expressway

3.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
25

Continue on Tobin Bridge

5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
26

Continue on Southeast Expressway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
27

Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

0.2 mi · 39 sec · MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
28

Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
29

Take the exit straight

0.3 mi · 32 sec
30

Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Hancock Street
31

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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

266 ft · 9 sec · Coddington Street
35

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

361 ft · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue
36

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.3 mi from Rowley, MA · 30m into the drive

Downtown Chelsea, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chelsea, MA

21 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

Hingham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.3 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

$6.83 one way

$13.67 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.45 $14.90
premium $4.82 $8.11 $16.22
diesel $5.61 $9.43 $18.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05
Efficient EV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
EV Truck/SUV 17.1 0 $5.98 $2.73

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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

Rowley, MA

Night in Rowley on Thursday

Local time

9:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Night in Quincy on Thursday

Local time

9:20 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

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 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 42.7 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, Central Street, Central Street Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 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 $6.83 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 Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rowley, MA to Quincy, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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