How far is Abington, MA from Kingston, MA?

The driving distance from Abington, MA to Kingston, MA is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
17.61 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.65 mi
21.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.65 mi
Kilometers
21.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.61 mi
Kilometers
28.34 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Kingston
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Abington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Abington
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Kingston
8.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Kingston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Kingston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    124 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    1017 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hanover Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockland Street

    2611 ft · 49 sec · Rockland Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Summer Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Summer Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kingstown Way

    3185 ft · 54 sec · Kingstown Way

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Way

    33 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Way

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Way

    1 km · 58 sec · Kingstown Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Summer Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    148 m · 23 sec · Linden Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Landing Road

    699 ft · 19 sec · Landing Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Landing Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Kingston.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Summer Street
4.31 mi · 24%
Hanover Street
3.2 mi · 18%
Centre Avenue
1.7 mi · 10%
Market Street
1.63 mi · 9%
Kingstown Way
1.27 mi · 7%
Rockland Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

4.51 mi · 00h 07m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
00h 15m from Abington
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Abington and Chance Rain Showers near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abington to Kingston?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Abington and 8.8 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Abington and Chance Rain Showers near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Pembroke, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Pembroke.

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.97 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,752
Coordinates42.1048200, -70.9453200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population12,208
Coordinates41.9945500, -70.7244800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Abington (-70.94532, 42.10482)
End: Kingston (-70.72448, 41.99455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.80 $2.98 $5.95
Diesel $4.49 $2.78 $5.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Kingston. The current time is 07:52:56.

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.