Origin
Rockland, MA
Morning in Rockland on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockland, 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
20m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockland, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
Rockland to Quincy is 13.4 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Pilgrims Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, and is primarily on surface roads. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger exploration of the area. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning, making it a convenient option for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Union Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hingham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Reservoir Park Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Weymouth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Reed Street
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reed Street
2
Turn left onto Union Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
3
Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive
4
Continue on Weymouth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Weymouth Street
5
Turn right onto Reservoir Park Drive
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Reservoir Park Drive
6
At end of road, turn left onto Hingham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hingham Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto MA 3
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 19
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station
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 2.6 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Hingham Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hingham Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Park...
9
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
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
20m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 9% on highways. You'll encounter 7.5 miles on Pilgrims Highway, which is the longest continuous stretch of one road. Expect a more urban or suburban driving experience with frequent intersections and potential for traffic, especially as you approach Quincy.
Only 9% 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: 7.5 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 2.6 miles in near Hingham 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 12 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (Hingham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Rockland, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Quincy Center, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
Boston
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
Quincy Center
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
Mbta Station
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
Mbta Drop-Off
11.6 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 7.5 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 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 2.6 miles (Hingham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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