Origin
Pocasset, MA
Late night in Pocasset on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pocasset, 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
1h 15m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pocasset, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Pocasset to Quincy covers 54.5 miles of Massachusetts terrain, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily handle the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes the Pilgrims Highway, General MacArthur Boulevard, and the Sandwich Road Connector to navigate the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should comfortably cover the distance for most standard vehicles. Whether you are heading toward the city for business or leisure, this straightforward path offers a direct link between the two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 41.7 mi | 52m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Sandwich Road Connector | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Barlows Landing Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Shore Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pilgrim Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 41.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocasset, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Prospect Avenue
35 ft
·
6 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
2
Turn left onto Saco Avenue
242 ft
·
16 sec
·
Saco Avenue
3
Turn left onto Shore Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Road
4
Turn right onto Barlows Landing Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Barlows Landing Road
5
Take the ramp onto Barlows Landing Road
252 ft
·
7 sec
·
Barlows Landing Road
6
Merge onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
7
Take the exit
180 ft
·
11 sec
Toward MA 28 North
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto MA 28
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sandwich Road Connector
10
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sandwich Road Connector
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Adams Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Adams Street
12
Turn right onto MA 6A
239 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cranberry Highway
13
Take the ramp onto MA 6A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 6A
14
Merge onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
15
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
16
Continue on MA 3
42 mi
·
52 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on this road
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 19
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station
19
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.
20
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Pocasset, 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 2.5 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward MA 28 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MA 28 North
8
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.72 one way
$17.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Kingston, MA
27 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
1 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 15m 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 that balances short highway bursts with more winding segments. While only about 2% of the trip is spent on major highways, you will encounter a significant 41.7-mile stretch along the Pilgrims Highway that provides the longest period of uninterrupted travel. The road transitions from local connectors to more substantial thoroughfares as you move north. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for a driving experience that requires more focus than a simple interstate cruise. The changing nature of the pavement keeps the drive engaging from start to finish.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 1h 15m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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 41.7 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.8 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 (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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