Origin
Beverly, MA
Late night in Beverly on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.9-mile drive from Beverly, MA, to Quincy, MA, will take you about 49 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll navigate primarily using local roads, with about 25% of the journey on highways, including the Tobin Bridge and Southeast Expressway. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, making it an economical option. Given its manageable distance and local road focus, this route offers a practical way to travel between these two Northeast Massachusetts communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Western Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tobin Bridge
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on this road
168 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
149 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn right onto Charles Street
194 ft
·
13 sec
·
Charles Street
4
Turn right onto Sohier Road
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sohier Road
5
Turn slight right onto Colon Street
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Colon Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Colon Street
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Colon Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto MA 1A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rantoul Street
8
Continue on MA 1A
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cabot Street
9
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
10
Continue on MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
11
Continue on MA 107
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
12
Turn left onto Washington Street
356 ft
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street
13
Turn right onto Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Federal Street
14
Turn slight right onto MA 114
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Street
15
Continue on MA 114
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Essex Street
17
Continue on MA 107
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
18
Continue on MA 107
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Avenue
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 107
178 ft
·
2 sec
·
Western Avenue
20
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
22
Continue on MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
23
Turn slight right onto MA 60; MA 107
328 ft
·
11 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
24
Turn slight right onto MA 107
148 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
25
Continue on MA 107
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
26
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
27
Merge onto MA 16
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Revere Beach Parkway
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
Use the right lane.
29
Merge onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
32
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.
33
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
34
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
35
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
36
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
37
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
38
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
39
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
40
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
41
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 13.9 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
8
25.2 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
25.8 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
28.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Coddington Street
Turn left onto Coddington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Salem Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:16 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 28.9-mile trip. While 25% of the route incorporates highway segments like the Tobin Bridge and Southeast Expressway, the character is predominantly that of navigating through towns and cities. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on the Tobin Bridge. This means you'll be frequently adjusting speed and making turns, so staying alert is key. The road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, shifting between faster highway sections and slower, more intricate local road navigation.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Tobin Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
10/10
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 23 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Beverly, MA to Quincy, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
13.9 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting in Beverly, MA
Full guide →Beverly is a city of 43,000 people (2020) in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. Dating back to the 17th century, Beverly has a long maritime history intertwined with resort, residential, and manufacturing roles that have helped defined the city as it is today. From the city's more urbanized western side to the rural estates of the east, Beverly possesses a diverse landscape that adds a number of different areas for visitors to explore. In addition, Beverly also functions as a regional center of higher education, being home to both Endicott College and the Montserrat College of Art which help bring a collegial and cultured environment to the community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Tobin Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Salem Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Quincy, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Quincy, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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