Origin
Harvard, MA
Late night in Harvard on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harvard, 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
1h 10m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harvard, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 48.8 miles, this route from Harvard to Quincy is a straightforward journey through Massachusetts that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. Because the drive is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Navigating this path involves a blend of Massachusetts Avenue, MA 2 East, and the Concord Rotary. It is an ideal connection if you are looking to transition from the rural feel of Harvard to the coastal environment of Quincy without the hassle of a long-haul trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 7.6 mi | 14m |
| Concord Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Concord Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| MA 111 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Mystic Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 8.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvard, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on MA 111
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
3
Continue on MA 111
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
4
Take the ramp onto MA 111
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
MA 111
Toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
6
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
8
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
9
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
10
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
13
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout
234 ft
·
4 sec
15
Continue
28 ft
·
0 sec
16
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warner Street
17
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
18
Turn right onto MA 38
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
21
Merge onto I 93
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
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.
23
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
24
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
25
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
27
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
28
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
29
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Harvard, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 24.8 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Powder House Boulevard
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 93 South: Boston
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
38.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.75
Concord Turnpike
(3.7 mi)
$0.26
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
(3.5 mi)
$0.25
Concord Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
21 mi in
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
1h 10m 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, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of varied local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. Because the path relies on local infrastructure and the Concord Rotary, the experience is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel. The road character remains consistent in its technical nature, keeping you engaged as you transition through the regional landscape. It is a practical drive that favors local connectivity over high-speed transit.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on I 93.
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 24.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (Powder House Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Harvard, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Woburn and Medford.
Boston
7.6 mi in
|
~14m
|
via MA 111
Woburn
24.8 mi in
|
~40m
Medford
24.9 mi in
|
~40m
|
via US 3; MA 16
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on I 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.75 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (Powder House Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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