Origin
Hanover, MA
Late night in Hanover on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MA to Quincy, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
Hanover to Quincy is 16.1 miles and takes about 23m via Pilgrims Highway and Washington Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts. You'll primarily be on surface roads for this drive, making it a straightforward local transit. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Washington Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Columbia Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rockland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Faxon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 10.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Rockland Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Rockland Street
3
Turn right onto MA 53
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Columbia Road
4
Continue on MA 53
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
6
Merge onto MA 3
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 19
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station
9
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.
10
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
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 42
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Park...
9
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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
Late night in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 is mostly surface roads, with only about 7% on highways. You'll encounter 10.1 miles on Pilgrims Highway before transitioning to local streets like Washington Street and Burgin Parkway. Expect to navigate through developed areas with frequent intersections rather than long stretches of open highway.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 3.9 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Hanover, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Quincy Center, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
Boston
3.5 mi in
|
~5m
Quincy Center
14 mi in
|
~19m
Mbta Station
14 mi in
|
~19m
Mbta Drop-Off
14.4 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 10.1 miles on Pilgrims Highway. 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 3.9 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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