Origin
Quincy, MA
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Avon, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, MA
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Avon, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Quincy and Avon, Massachusetts, expect a brief 9.5-mile journey that typically takes about 18 minutes. This short hop is perfect for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will stay entirely on local roads, as this path involves no highway driving at all. It is a straightforward trip through the Northeast, ideal for anyone looking to get from point A to point B without the stress of long-haul travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Centre Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Hancock Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Independence Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Avon, MA.
1
Start on Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
17 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
2
Turn right onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
6 sec
·
Coddington Street
3
Continue on Temple Street
280 ft
·
4 sec
·
Temple Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Hancock Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto School Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Independence Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Avenue
8
Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Hancock Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hancock Street
10
Continue on MA 37
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Street
12
Enter roundabout onto South Street
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Street
13
Continue on South Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Street
14
Continue on Centre Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
15
Turn right onto MA 139
327 ft
·
13 sec
·
Union Street
16
Turn left onto Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
18
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Street
Enter roundabout onto South Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Centre Street
Turn left onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MA 28 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Avon, MA
Late night in Avon on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
9 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
18m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Washington Street, Centre Street, and Hancock Street rather than cruising along a monotonous interstate. With 0% of the route on highways, the pace remains measured and requires your full attention at intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 2.9-mile segment on Washington Street, which offers a brief moment of consistency amidst the frequent turns. Expect a shifting environment as you move through these local Massachusetts corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near School Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.6 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (South Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Washington Street. 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 Avon, 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 0.6 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (South Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avon, 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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