How far is Cotuit, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Cotuit, MA to Quincy, MA is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cotuit and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cotuit and Quincy.
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Start on the route
64 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street
127 m · 15 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Falmouth Road
100 m · 9 sec · Falmouth Road
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Turn right onto Cotuit Road
883 ft · 19 sec · Cotuit Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cotuit Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Cotuit Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road
26 m · 5 sec · Cotuit Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Cotuit Road
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Continue on Sandwich Cotuit Road
2189 ft · 1 min · Sandwich Cotuit Road
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Continue on Cotuit Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Cotuit Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestdale Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Forestdale Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence
878 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station
126 m · 10 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 Cotuit and Quincy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cotuit to Quincy?
The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Cotuit and 29 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Quincy is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cotuit and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 52.69 mi (84.79 km).
#1 Cotuit
Location in Massachusetts
| Population | 2,364 |
| Coordinates | 41.6167800, -70.4369700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
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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