Origin
Quincy, MA
Morning in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Marshfield Hills, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18 mi
29 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Marshfield Hills, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, MA to Marshfield Hills, MA covers 18 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Justice Cushing Way, Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Chief Justice Cushing Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Justice Cushing Highway | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Justice Cushing Way | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Broad Cove Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| King Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Marshfield Hills, 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
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on MA 3A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
17
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
King Street
18
Continue on MA 3A
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
20
Continue on MA 3A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
21
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn slight left onto Old Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Old Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.9 — 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
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
Turn right onto Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.01 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| premium | $5.06 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
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
Marshfield Hills, MA
Morning in Marshfield Hills on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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?
18 mi in 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Chief Justice Cushing Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Coddington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Coddington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Newcomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
143 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
240 ft
Total Descent
133 ft
Highest Point
143 ft
~18 mi in
Elevation Range
134 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Quincy, MA
Full guide →Founded 1625
Quincy is in Massachusetts. Quincy was the birthplace of presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. United States Declaration of Independence signer and first Massachusetts governor John Hancock was also born here. Quincy produced the first commercial railroad in the country in order to transport the granite from its quarries to Boston for use in many buildings there. Quincy's shipbuilding history started with sailing ships in the 1800s and continued with battleships at the Fore River Shipyard. Howard Johnson's and Dunkin Donuts restaurants were also started here.
Top landmarks
- • United First Parish Church — church in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
- • John Adams Birthplace — Quincy, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
- • Adams National Historical Park — Park commemerating the Adams political family
Arriving in Marshfield Hills, MA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on Chief Justice Cushing Highway. 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 0.4 miles (Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marshfield Hills, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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