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Trip from Quincy, MA to Needham, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

17.3 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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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Needham, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, MA to Needham, MA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, I 95, Dedham Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 6 mi 7m
I 95 5.3 mi 7m
Dedham Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Burgin Parkway 1 mi 1m
West Street 0.8 mi 1m
US 1 0.6 mi <1m
Highland Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
May Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 6 mi, about 7m

Traffic on I-93

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 200 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~5,952 veh/hr typical · worst 7,060

Quietest

2 AM

~479 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

12.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Needham, 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

5.3 mi · 7 min · I 95
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 32 Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right onto MA 135

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Street
15

Continue on MA 135

1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue
16

Turn right onto Highland Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Highland Avenue
17

Turn right onto May Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · May Street
18

Turn left onto Warren Street

200 ft · 8 sec · Warren Street
19

Arrive at destination

Warren Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.7 — 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...
8
14.7 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward MA 135: Needham, Natick

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 32 Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.89 one way

$5.77 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $3.18 $6.35
premium $5.06 $3.44 $6.89
diesel $5.60 $3.81 $7.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.11

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.

Forecast as of Sep 6, 2026

Origin

Quincy, MA

Night in Quincy on Monday

Local time

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

N 3 to 8 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 6 at 1:32AM EDT until September 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 6 at 1:32AM EDT until September 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Destination

Needham, MA

Night in Needham on Monday

Local time

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Sunny

N 6 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 6 at 1:32AM EDT until September 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 6 at 1:32AM EDT until September 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

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

1 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

26m 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?

17.3 mi in 26m — 40% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Yankee Division Highway.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Yankee Division Highway.

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 14 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

230 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

402 ft

Total Descent

269 ft

Highest Point

230 ft

~13.6 mi in

Elevation Range

195 ft

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 Needham, MA, road signs point toward Canton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Natick.

Canton

1.8 mi in | ~3m

Portsmouth New Hampshire

8.8 mi in | ~13m | via US 1

Natick

14.7 mi in | ~21m

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 Needham, MA

Full guide →

Founded 1680

Needham is a town in Massachusetts, near Boston with a population of 32,000 (2020). Home to Olin College, it features a number of upscale and ethnic restaurants have turned it into a rather unlikely culinary destination.

Top landmarks

  • • Echo Bridge — bridge in Massachusetts, United States

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 26m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 6 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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 Needham, 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 Needham, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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