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Trip from Cohasset, 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

19m

Distance

11.3 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

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

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Quincy, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling between Cohasset and Quincy, you are looking at a quick 11.3-mile journey that typically takes about 19 minutes. This short trip is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads, specifically Justice Cushing Way, Bridge Street, and Washington Street, rather than relying on major highways. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Northeast region. Because the drive is straightforward and brief, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, this route provides a direct path between these two Massachusetts towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Justice Cushing Way 1.9 mi 2m
Bridge Street 1.7 mi 2m
Washington Street 1.7 mi 2m
Lincoln Street 1.5 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
Chief Justice Cushing Highway 0.8 mi 1m
Broad Cove Road 0.6 mi <1m
Otis Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Justice Cushing Way — 1.9 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto King Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · King Street
3

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
4

Continue on MA 3A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

353 ft · 6 sec · Summer Street
6

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Summer Street
7

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street
8

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
9

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
10

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
11

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge
12

Continue on MA 3A

464 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street
13

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

190 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street
14

Continue on MA 3A

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto Coddington Street

265 ft · 8 sec · Coddington Street
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 15 sec · Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

Faxon Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | King Street

Turn left onto King Street

Navigation decision point

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | MA 3A / Summer Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Summer Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
9.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | MA 3A / Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Washington Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
11.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | Coddington Street

Turn right onto Coddington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | Faxon Avenue

Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.81 one way

$3.62 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $1.97 $3.94
premium $4.82 $2.15 $4.29
diesel $5.61 $2.49 $4.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.19 $0.54
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45
EV Truck/SUV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Cohasset, MA

Late night in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, MA

Late night in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

3:35 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

10 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

19m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route involves zero highway miles, you will be focused on navigating local streets for the entirety of the 11.3-mile trip. The road personality is defined by frequent turns, so keep your eyes on the navigation as you transition between Justice Cushing Way, Bridge Street, and Washington Street. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is limited to 1.9 miles on Justice Cushing Way, meaning you will rarely be driving in a straight line for long. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you move through the local landscape.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on Justice Cushing Way.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near King Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MA 3A / Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (MA 3A / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 1.9 miles on Justice Cushing Way. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1.5 miles (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MA 3A / Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (MA 3A / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park (5 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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