Origin
Scituate, MA
Late night in Scituate on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scituate, 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
30m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scituate, MA
David Kanigan
Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 16.4-mile journey from Scituate to Quincy, Massachusetts, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate Chief Justice Cushing Highway and Justice Cushing Way, with a brief stint on Bridge Street. With no highway driving and a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route offers a straightforward local experience. It's a quick connection within the Northeast region, perfect for a spontaneous trip or an easy add-on to another adventure. No overnight stays are necessary for this brief travel segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Justice Cushing Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Justice Cushing Way | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Beaver Dam Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| First Parish Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Broad Cove Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scituate, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Allen Place
264 ft
·
16 sec
·
Allen Place
2
Turn left onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Front Street
3
Continue on Beaver Dam Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaver Dam Road
4
Continue on First Parish Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
First Parish Road
5
Turn right onto MA 3A
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
King Street
7
Continue on MA 3A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
8
Continue on MA 3A
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
353 ft
·
6 sec
·
Summer Street
10
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Summer Street
11
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otis Street
12
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broad Cove Road
13
Continue on MA 3A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
14
Continue on MA 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
15
Continue on MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fore River Bridge
16
Continue on MA 3A
464 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Continue on MA 3A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the right 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 3A / Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Turn right onto MA 3A / Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MA 3A / Summer Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Summer Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 3A / Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A / Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Coddington Street
Turn right onto Coddington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:10 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
2 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
30m 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, with 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along Chief Justice Cushing Highway. This road profile suggests a more engaged driving experience, moving through various local roads rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You'll likely be navigating intersections and varying speed limits as you make your way from Scituate to Quincy.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Chief Justice Cushing Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near MA 3A / Chief Justice Cushing Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (MA 3A / Chief Justice Cushing Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (MA 3A / Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.6 miles (MA 3A / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Chief Justice Cushing Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.5 miles (MA 3A / Chief Justice Cushing Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (MA 3A / Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.6 miles (MA 3A / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park (5 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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