Origin
Wilmington, MA
Morning in Wilmington on Sunday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington, 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
38m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington, MA
Phil Evenden
Quincy, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 25.4-mile drive from Wilmington to Quincy, Massachusetts, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 38 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's perfect for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on I-93 and the Southeast Expressway, a route that makes up 76% of your travel. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. Plan for a drive that's mostly on major roadways, minimizing the need for extensive stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 10 mi | 12m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Lowell Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| MA 3A | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hancock Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on MA 38; MA 129
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto MA 129
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
4
Merge onto I 93
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
7
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
9
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
11
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
15
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
16
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 12.4 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MA 3A / Hancock Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Coddington Street
Turn left onto Coddington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Faxon Avenue
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Sunday
Local time
7:37 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
21 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
38m 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 highway-dominated experience on this 25.4-mile route, with 76% of your travel occurring on major expressways like I-93 and the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles on I-93, offering a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its focus on efficient travel, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating these high-speed corridors. While not particularly scenic, it prioritizes getting you from point A to point B without many detours.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Southeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane.
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 14 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on I 93. 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 12.4 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (MA 3A / Hancock Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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