Origin
Quincy, MA
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to East Bridgewater, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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East Bridgewater, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Northeast, the 17.1-mile journey from Quincy to East Bridgewater is a manageable excursion. You can easily complete this drive in about 28 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should cover your needs for this brief transit. Since both locations are situated within Massachusetts, you will remain in the same region throughout your travel. This route is best suited for those who prefer a short, efficient commute over a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Bedford Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Bedford Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Bedford Street
— 4.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and East Bridgewater, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto MA 3
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 38B
Toward MA 18 South: Abington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto MA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on MA 18
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
13
Continue on MA 18
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Street
14
Continue on MA 18
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Bedford Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Union Street
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
Union Street
16
Arrive at destination
Union Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Coddington Street
Turn right onto Coddington Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Granite Street
Turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
7
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward MA 18 South: Abington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38B
Toward MA 18 South: Abington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
East Bridgewater, MA
Late night in East Bridgewater on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
28m 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 behind the wheel. You will navigate via South Bedford Street, the Pilgrims Highway, and Main Street, with only about 7% of your travel occurring on actual highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.4-mile segment on South Bedford Street. Because the majority of the trip consists of local roads, the drive feels more like a series of connected neighborhood transitions rather than a high-speed interstate sprint.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on South Bedford Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near Coddington Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Coddington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
183 ft
35 ft
Total Climb
148 ft
Total Descent
109 ft
Highest Point
183 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
148 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 4.4 miles on South Bedford 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 East Bridgewater, 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 0.1 miles (Coddington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: 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 East Bridgewater, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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