Origin
Randolph, MA
Late night in Randolph on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randolph, MA to Quincy, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randolph, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 7.6-mile drive from Randolph, MA to Quincy, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 14 minutes. The route primarily utilizes North Street, Granite Street, and Burgin Parkway, offering a local driving experience with a moderate highway share of 20%. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. The journey remains within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making it a convenient local hop. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Granite Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Faxon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Street
— 2.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on MA 139
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn right onto North Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Pond Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
4
Continue on Granite Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Granite Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston, Cape Cod
6
Merge onto I 93; US 1
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
8
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, MBTA Station
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
10
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42-41
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washingto...
9
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Stat...
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop...
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Quincy, MA
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
24 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
14m 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 on this route. While there's a 20% highway share, the majority of your time will be spent navigating city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.2 miles along North Street, giving you a sense of the local road network. The drive progresses through established neighborhoods and commercial areas, so be prepared for traffic signals and intersections. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's about efficiently moving through a familiar, built-up environment.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on North Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 7.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Randolph, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
Cape Cod
4.6 mi in
|
~8m
Quincy Center
5.1 mi in
|
~9m
Braintree
5.1 mi in
|
~9m
Adams National Historical Park
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Station
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Drop-Off
5.9 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 2.2 miles on North 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 Quincy, 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Quincy, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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