Origin
Malden, MA
Morning in Malden on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malden, 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
28m
Distance
15 mi
24 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malden, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
Malden to Quincy is 15 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Southeast Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and efficient journey. It's a very short trip, ideal for a single day with plenty of time to spare for activities at your destination. Consider this a convenient connector rather than an extensive scenic adventure.
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 |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sullivan Square Underpass | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Rutherford Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malden, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ruing Court
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ruing Court
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60
334 ft
·
8 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Turn right onto Ferry Street
345 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ferry Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Eastern Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 99
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broadway
8
Continue on MA 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
9
Continue on MA 99
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alford Street
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Square Underpass
11
Turn straight onto MA 99
380 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rutherford Avenue
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 99
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on MA 99
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the ramp
194 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MA 1A North, I 93 South: Logan Airport, Quincy
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
18
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.
19
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
20
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
21
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
24
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
25
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ferry Street
Turn right onto Ferry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
5 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$2.40 one way
$4.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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
Morning in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 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
3 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
28m 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 drive offers a mixed profile, with about 40% of the route utilizing highways. You'll spend a good portion of the 15 miles on the Southeast Expressway, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.8 miles. The journey begins with expressway travel, transitioning to Newport Avenue Extension and the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. While not exclusively high-speed, the majority of the drive favors faster, more direct roads, making it feel like a purposeful transit rather than a meandering exploration.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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 0.1 miles in near Ferry Street.
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 19 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (MA 99 / New Rutherford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 0.1 miles (Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (MA 99 / New Rutherford Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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