Origin
Quincy, MA
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Cochituate, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Cochituate, MA
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Trip Overview
Quincy, MA to Cochituate, MA is 27.6 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 95 and Worcester Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on major roads, making it a practical trip for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning. Consider this route if you need a quick, efficient drive between these two locations, as it's designed for speed and directness.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Worcester Street | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Cochituate, 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
418 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 93: Boston, Canton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South: Canton
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 93; US 1
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 36B
Toward MA 9 West: Framingham
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto MA 9
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Worcester Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MA 27 North: Cochituate, Concord
16
Turn straight onto MA 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 27
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on MA 27
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Turn right
88 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn right
44 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Granite Street
Turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93: Boston, Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 93: Boston, Canton
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Canton
9
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
7
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 36B
Toward MA 9 West: Framingham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.83 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Cochituate, MA
Late night in Cochituate on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
E 5 to 8 mph
3% chance
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
10 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
42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 95 and the Yankee Division Highway, offering a faster pace for a significant portion of your travel. The longest uninterrupted highway segment is 9.6 miles on I 95, allowing for sustained driving. Expect a transition from these faster roads to more local arteries like Worcester Street as you approach your destination, requiring a shift in driving style.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on I 95.
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 0.3 miles in near Granite 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 16 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Quincy, MA and Cochituate, MA, road signs point toward Canton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Concord.
Canton
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
8.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 1
Concord
25.9 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 9.6 miles on I 95. 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 Cochituate, 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 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Cochituate, 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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