Origin
West Wareham, MA
Morning in West Wareham on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Wareham, 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
55m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Wareham, MA
Phil Evenden
Quincy, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 42.8-mile drive from West Wareham to Quincy, Massachusetts, is a manageable 48-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily on County Road, I-495 North, and MA 24 North, with a significant portion involving local roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7, and with no planned stops suggested, it's a straightforward transit. This route stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, offering a direct connection between two points. Consider this a practical option for moving between these locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| I 495 | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| I 93 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Burgin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| County Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MA 58 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 17.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wareham, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto County Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
County Road
3
Continue on MA 58
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 58
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 495 North
5
Merge onto I 495
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
7
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
11
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.
12
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
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
Use the slight left lane.
14
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.
15
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgin Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from West Wareham, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 36.7 and 42.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
36.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
10
40.3 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
40.7 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
41.1 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
42.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Hancock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 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
23 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
55m 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 for the majority of this 48-minute trip. While the route incorporates I-495 North and MA 24 North, the highway share is 0%, indicating a focus on surface streets and intersections. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting frequent changes in direction and speed. The character of the drive will likely involve navigating through various towns and intersections rather than extended periods on high-speed highways. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with numerous turns.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Amvets Highway.
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 36.7 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 42.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 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 West Wareham, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Quincy Center, Braintree, Adams National Historical Park and Mbta Station.
Quincy Center
40.3 mi in
|
~50m
Braintree
40.3 mi in
|
~50m
Adams National Historical Park
40.4 mi in
|
~50m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Mbta Station
40.4 mi in
|
~50m
|
via Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Amvets 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 36.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 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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