Origin
Quincy, MA
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Cordaville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Cordaville, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Quincy to Cordaville, expect a straightforward 36.2-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a quick day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Southeast Expressway, and Newport Avenue. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this commute is highly economical for a short-distance transition within the Northeast. Whether you are heading out for business or a local visit, the route offers a reliable connection between these two Massachusetts locations without the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 22.6 mi | 28m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Newport Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Woodland Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Turnpike Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cordaville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 22.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Cordaville, MA.
1
Start on Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
17 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
2
Turn right onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
7 sec
·
Coddington Street
3
Turn right onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Adams Street
5
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newport Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
7
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Neponset Avenue
8
Merge onto MA 3A
247 ft
·
6 sec
·
William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 3A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left
252 ft
·
15 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albany Street
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
17
Merge onto I 90
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto MA 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Turnpike Road
22
Turn left onto Woodland Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Road
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Woodland Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto MA 85
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cordaville Road
25
Turn right onto Southville Road
331 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southville Road
26
Turn right onto Cordaville Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cordaville Road
27
Arrive at destination
Hammond Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Quincy, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward South Station, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward South Station, Airport
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward South Station
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Albany Street
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
31 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
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 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.42
Massachusetts Turnpike
(22.6 mi)
$1.36
Turnpike Road
(0.8 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Cordaville, MA
Late night in Cordaville on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
23 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
56m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on major thoroughfares, with 74% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 22.6 miles exclusively on the Massachusetts Turnpike. While the route begins with the Southeast Expressway and local navigation on Newport Avenue, the character shifts quickly to a more uniform interstate experience. Expect a consistent pace that minimizes the need for frequent lane changes or technical maneuvering. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
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 21 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Albany Street): 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 Cordaville, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Southboro.
Station
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
Airport
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
Worcester
8.2 mi in
|
~15m
Southboro
31 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.42 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Cordaville, 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Albany Street): 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 Cordaville, 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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