How far is Boston, MA from Kingston, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Kingston, MA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Kingston.
-
1
Start on Tremont Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Tremont Street
-
2
Continue on Tremont Street
92 m · 15 sec · Tremont Street
-
3
Continue on Tremont Street
147 m · 21 sec · Tremont Street
-
4
Turn right onto Marginal Road
96 m · 13 sec · Marginal Road
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
753 ft · 12 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Allston
876 ft · 21 sec
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, Somerville
90 m · 7 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville
1411 ft · 36 sec
-
10
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
-
11
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
1250 ft · 33 sec · Soldiers Field Road
-
12
Take the ramp straight toward Newton, Arlington
761 ft · 21 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Soldiers Field Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Soldiers Field Road
-
14
Turn straight onto Eliot Bridge
1954 ft · 56 sec · Eliot Bridge
-
15
Continue on Gerry's Landing Road
1576 ft · 24 sec · Gerry's Landing Road
-
16
Turn slight left onto Mount Auburn Street
3189 ft · 1 min · Mount Auburn Street
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on Belmont Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street
-
18
Continue on Trapelo Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Trapelo Road
-
19
Turn right onto Banbury Avenue
866 ft · 25 sec · Banbury Avenue
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Banbury Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Kingston.
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.
Trapelo Road
Continue on Trapelo Road
4.62 mi · 00h 09m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Boston to Kingston?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Boston and 6.3 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 10.22 mi (16.44 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,024 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153700, -71.2445000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-71.2445, 42.41537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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 · May 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.