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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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2934 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
977 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
700 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Street
6.5 mi · 11 min · Worcester Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
1608 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1001 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
124 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
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Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
1005 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Granite Street
558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street
698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Coddington Street
81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street
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Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dedham.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cochituate and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.72 km).
#1 Cochituate
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 6,569 |
| Coordinates | 42.3209300, -71.3642300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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