Origin
Wellesley, MA
Late night in Wellesley on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellesley, 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
33m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellesley, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This quick 20.3-mile drive from Wellesley, MA to Quincy, MA, will take about 33 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend about 41% of your time on highways, with the longest stretch being 6.7 miles on US 1. The fuel cost is estimated at a low $3, so you won't need to worry about breaking the bank on gas. Since this is a short trip with no recommended stops, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand. Both your origin and destination are in the Northeast region, so you'll stay within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Great Plain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Dedham Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Wellesley Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellesley, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on this road
209 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Cameron Street
110 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cameron Street
3
Turn right onto MA 16; MA 135
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellesley Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 135
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
6
Continue on MA 135
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
7
Continue on MA 135
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto MA 135
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MA 135
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence
11
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
14
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.
15
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
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Use the slight left lane.
17
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.
18
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
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 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
17.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
18.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
12:19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 41% of it utilizing highway speeds. The Yankee Division Highway and US 1 will offer faster-paced segments, including a continuous stretch of 6.7 miles on US 1. You'll also navigate local roads like Great Plain Avenue, which will likely involve more varied traffic and lower speed limits. This blend means you'll experience different driving conditions, from open highway cruising to more engaged navigation through town.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 10.8 miles in near US 1.
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 17 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 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 Wellesley, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Providence, Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park, Mbta Station and Mbta Drop-Off.
Providence
5.2 mi in
|
~11m
Quincy Center
17.8 mi in
|
~28m
Braintree
17.8 mi in
|
~28m
Adams National Historical Park
17.8 mi in
|
~28m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Station
17.8 mi in
|
~28m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Drop-Off
18.5 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on US 1. 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 10.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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