Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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North Falmouth, MA
David Kanigan
This 56.3-mile drive from Quincy, MA to North Falmouth, MA takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes and is easily doable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate Pilgrims Highway and General MacArthur Boulevard, with a small portion on Sandwich Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $9, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. The experience is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, making it a good option for those who prefer a more connected-to-the-ground travel experience rather than a long highway haul. It's a quick and efficient way to get from one point to another without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 41.6 mi | 52m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Sandwich Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| MA 28 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| MA 6A | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Nathan Ellis Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and North Falmouth, MA.
Start on Faxon Avenue
Turn right onto Coddington Street
Continue on Temple Street
Continue on Hancock Street
Turn right onto Granite Street
Turn left onto Burgin Parkway
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit onto MA 6A
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Continue on Sandwich Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto MA 151
Continue on County Road
Turn left onto Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Old Main Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 48.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.01 one way
$18.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in North Falmouth on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
39°F
Kingston, MA
28 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 56.3-mile route, with only about 7% of your journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 41.6 miles along Pilgrims Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent travel. As you progress, you'll transition through various local roads, including General MacArthur Boulevard and Sandwich Road. This type of driving means you'll be more engaged with navigation and the local landscape, rather than settling into a high-speed highway rhythm. It's a route that keeps you aware of your surroundings.
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 0.3 miles in near Granite Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
233 ft
Highest Point
163 ft
~36.2 mi in
Elevation Range
130 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Quincy, MA and North Falmouth, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod and National Cemetery.
Joint Base Cape Cod
National Cemetery
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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