Origin
Reading, MA
Late night in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, MA to Quincy, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reading, MA
Vika Glitter
Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This quick 22.5-mile drive from Reading, MA to Quincy, MA takes about 37 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Main Street and the Southeast Expressway, which is part of I-93. With a highway share of 58%, expect a mixed driving experience that's efficient for getting between these Northeast Massachusetts locations. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it a budget-friendly option. Given its short distance and manageable duration, this route offers flexibility for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Fellsway | 1 mi | 1m |
| MA 3A | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Eaton Street
110 ft
·
7 sec
·
Eaton Street
2
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn left onto MA 28
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 28
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
7
Merge onto I 93
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
10
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
12
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
14
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
15
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
18
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
19
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
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 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MA 3A / Hancock Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Coddington Street
Turn left onto Coddington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
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
16 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
37m 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?
The character of this drive is a blend, with 58% of it being highway driving, primarily on I-93. You'll start with a stretch on Main Street, experiencing local traffic, before transitioning to the faster pace of the Southeast Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4.1 miles on Main Street, giving you a sense of local flow before hitting the open road. This mix means you'll experience both the convenience of highway speeds and the more grounded feel of local thoroughfares.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Main Street.
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 9.4 miles in near I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane.
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 15 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 4.1 miles on Main 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 9.4 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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