How far is Cochituate, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Cochituate, MA to Quincy, MA is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.56 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.09 mi
30.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.09 mi
Kilometers
30.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.56 mi
Kilometers
49.18 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sat, Apr 18, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Cochituate
Sat, Apr 18, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cochituate
2026-04-18T06:47
Arrive Quincy
Sat, Apr 18, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cochituate
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Cochituate
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Quincy
16.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cochituate and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cochituate and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    27 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2934 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    977 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    700 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Street

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Worcester Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island

    1608 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

    124 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

    1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cochituate and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
9.68 mi · 32%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 22%
Worcester Street
6.55 mi · 21%
Burgin Parkway
1.79 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.15 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

9.68 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 20m from Cochituate
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cochituate to Quincy?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Cochituate and 16.7 miles from Quincy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.9 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dedham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cochituate and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.72 km).

Cochituate

#1 Cochituate

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population6,569
Coordinates42.3209300, -71.3642300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.364112, 42.320941)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.40
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.20 $8.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.80 $5.18 $10.37
Diesel $4.49 $4.85 $9.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cochituate and Quincy. The current time is 06:47:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.