Origin
Westwood, MA
Morning in Westwood on Saturday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westwood, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westwood, MA
Ron Lach
Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 15.8-mile drive from Westwood, MA, to Quincy, MA, is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate along US 1 and the Yankee Division Highway, with a portion on High Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this trip; you can complete it comfortably in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles along US 1. This means you'll experience periods of faster travel interspersed with more local road conditions as you transition between main thoroughfares. The Yankee Division Highway provides a more continuous driving experience, while High Street will likely feel more integrated into the local landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 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 6.4 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washingto...
9
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Stat...
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop...
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
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.
Between Westwood, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
Quincy Center
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
Braintree
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
Adams National Historical Park
13.4 mi in
|
~19m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Station
13.4 mi in
|
~19m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Drop-Off
14.1 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| High Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Crouse Avenue
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crouse Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pond Street
3
Turn straight onto MA 109
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South
5
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
8
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, MBTA Station
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Quincy, MA
Morning in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
7:29 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
23 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
24m 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 Westwood, MA to Quincy, MA covers 15.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Yankee Division Highway, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Westwood, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Westwood, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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