Origin
Teaticket, MA
Late night in Teaticket on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Teaticket, 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
1h 27m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Teaticket, MA
Andy Lee
Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
Teaticket to Quincy is 62.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Pilgrims Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a manageable distance for a single day trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Consider this route if you prefer a more engaged driving experience over a fast interstate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 41.7 mi | 52m |
| West Falmouth Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Sandwich Road Connector | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jones Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Palmer Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 41.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Teaticket, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Maravista Avenue
61 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maravista Avenue
2
Turn left onto MA 28
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Teaticket Highway
3
Turn right onto Jones Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Road
4
Turn right onto MA 28
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Palmer Avenue
5
Continue on MA 28
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West Falmouth Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
7
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sandwich Road Connector
9
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sandwich Road Connector
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Adams Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Adams Street
11
Turn right onto MA 6A
239 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cranberry Highway
12
Take the ramp onto MA 6A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 6A
13
Merge onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
14
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
15
Continue on MA 3
42 mi
·
52 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 19
Toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station
18
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.
19
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Teaticket, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 28 / Teaticket Highway
Turn left onto MA 28 / Teaticket Highway
Navigation decision point
8
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Kingston, MA
31 mi in
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
13 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
1h 27m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and changes in direction. With only a 2% highway share, most of your journey will be on local roads like Pilgrims Highway, West Falmouth Highway, and General MacArthur Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.7 miles on Pilgrims Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 28 / Teaticket Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 28 / Teaticket Highway): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 41.7 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: near the start (MA 28 / Teaticket Highway): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.1 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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