Origin
Everett, MA
Late night in Everett on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, 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
25m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Everett, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
Everett, MA to Quincy, MA is 13.8 miles and takes about 25m via Southeast Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-traveled expressways, making it a convenient option for getting between these two points. Plan for a quick commute rather than an extended journey; the focus is on efficient travel. You'll find the drive to be largely urban and suburban in character.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sullivan Square Underpass | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Rutherford Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Alford Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 99
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway
3
Enter roundabout onto MA 99
480 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadway
4
Continue on MA 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
5
Continue on MA 99
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alford Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Square Underpass
7
Turn straight onto MA 99
380 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rutherford Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 99
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MA 99
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
194 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MA 1A North, I 93 South: Logan Airport, Quincy
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
14
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.
15
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
16
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
17
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
20
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
21
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 99 / New Rutherford Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 99 / New Rutherford Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Quincy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
8
10 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Coddington Street
Turn left onto Coddington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.21 one way
$4.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:42 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
25m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 44% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of the Southeast Expressway, which can feel like a classic urban highway commute. The longest uninterrupted section is 3.8 miles on the Southeast Expressway, offering a taste of faster-paced driving. As you progress, the road transitions, incorporating parts of the Newport Avenue Extension and the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, which may introduce more local traffic and varied speed limits. Expect a blend of flowing expressway sections and more controlled urban thoroughfares.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Southeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.6 miles in near MA 99 / New Rutherford Avenue.
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 15 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (MA 99 / New Rutherford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Southeast Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.6 miles (MA 99 / New Rutherford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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