Origin
Quincy, MA
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MA to Plymouth, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
Quincy, MA to Plymouth, MA is 30.5 miles and takes about 42m via Pilgrims Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, one-day trip primarily within the Northeast region, staying within Massachusetts. Expect a fairly direct drive with a local feel, making it an easy excursion for a single day. The route is straightforward and doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a spontaneous outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 26.8 mi | 33m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Piigrims Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Faxon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 26.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MA and Plymouth, 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
23 mi
·
29 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on MA 3
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Piigrims Highway
11
Continue on MA 3
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
13
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
14
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
15
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 29.2 — 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.
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
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Plymouth, MA
Late night in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
22 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
42m 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 trip is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive', with only a 4% highway share. You'll primarily navigate through local roads, including portions of Pilgrims Highway, Burgin Parkway, and Samoset Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.8 miles on Pilgrims Highway, offering a good segment of consistent driving before transitioning back to more local road conditions. Be prepared for frequent turns and a pace that's more in line with navigating through towns rather than cruising on an open highway.
Only 4% 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: 26.8 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
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 0.3 miles in near Granite 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 9 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
Full guide →Plymouth is on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Known as "America's Hometown," Plymouth is most famous for being the final landing place of the Pilgrims who arrived on board the Mayflower in 1620, after storms lead them away from their desired settlement, the Hudson River. The settlement they established, Plimoth Colony, was one of the earliest successful settlements of Europeans in North America. In addition to its obvious historical draws, modern-day Plymouth is a picturesque seaside town with a bustling summer resident population who come back year after year to enjoy its beaches, ponds, and forests. Although summer is Plymouth's peak tourist season, spring (before Memorial Day) and fall (after Labor Day) can be excellent times to visit. These bumper seasons are less crowded and certainly more comfortable temperature-wise.
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 42m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on Pilgrims 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 Plymouth, 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plymouth, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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