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Trip from Quincy, MA to Cohasset, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

20m

Distance

11.1 mi

18 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 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Quincy, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 11.1-mile journey from Quincy to Cohasset is an ideal candidate. This short trip takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will navigate entirely via local roads, including North Main Street, Bridge Street, and Washington Street, with zero highway driving required. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this transit. Because the drive is so brief, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy logistical planning. It is a straightforward, practical connection between two Massachusetts coastal communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
Bridge Street 1.7 mi 2m
Washington Street 1.5 mi 2m
Lincoln Street 1.5 mi 2m
Justice Cushing Way 1.2 mi 1m
East Street 0.9 mi 1m
Broad Cove Road 0.6 mi <1m
Otis Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: North Main Street — 2.1 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Cohasset, MA.

1

Start on Faxon Avenue

362 ft · 21 sec · Faxon Avenue
2

Turn left onto Coddington Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Coddington Street
3

Turn right onto Newcomb Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Newcomb Street
4

Turn right onto Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
5

Turn left onto Washington Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
Use the left lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

220 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street
7

Continue on MA 3A

451 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street
8

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge
9

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
10

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
11

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
12

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street
13

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Summer Street
14

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

134 ft · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way
15

Continue on MA 3A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Justice Cushing Way
16

Turn left onto MA 228

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Street
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on East Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East Street
18

Continue on North Main Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Coddington Street

Turn left onto Coddington Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Newcomb Street

Turn right onto Newcomb Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Washington Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | MA 3A / Justice Cushing Way

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Justice Cushing Way

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
8.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | MA 228 / East Street

Turn left onto MA 228 / East Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.78 one way

$3.55 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $1.94 $3.87
premium $4.82 $2.11 $4.22
diesel $5.61 $2.45 $4.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.3 0 $1.17 $0.53
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44
EV Truck/SUV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Quincy, MA

Late night in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

4:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cohasset, MA

Late night in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

4:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

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

20m 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 demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route consists entirely of local roads, you will navigate constant shifts in the road layout rather than high-speed highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 2.1-mile segment along North Main Street. As you progress through the 11.1-mile distance, you will find that the road character remains consistent with typical town-to-town transit. This path offers a tactile driving experience where you stay engaged with the local infrastructure throughout the entire 20-minute duration.

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: 2.1 mi on North Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Coddington Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Coddington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Newcomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on North Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (Coddington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Newcomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cohasset, 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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