How far is Framingham, MA from Kingston, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Kingston, MA is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.54 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.86 mi
20.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.86 mi
Kilometers
20.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.54 mi
Kilometers
26.62 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-15T22:47
Arrive Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Framingham
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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Kingston
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    37 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    55 m · 19 sec

  4. 4

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

    100 m · 18 sec · Frederick Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Street

    2286 ft · 46 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cochituate Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    3271 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Trapelo Road, Belmont

    1220 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Trapelo Road

    2665 ft · 1 min · Trapelo Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Banbury Avenue

    866 ft · 25 sec · Banbury Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Banbury Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.74 mi · 35%
Yankee Division Highway
4.86 mi · 29%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 10%
I 90 East
0.93 mi · 6%
Cochituate Road
0.84 mi · 5%
I 95
0.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

5.74 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 13m from Framingham
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Framingham and Mostly Clear near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Framingham and 8.3 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Framingham and Mostly Clear near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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 Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.3 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 12.2 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 10 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 5.5 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 Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 12.86 mi (20.69 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Kingston

#2 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,024
Coordinates42.4153700, -71.2445000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Kingston (-71.2445, 42.41537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.51
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.26 $4.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.80 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $4.49 $2.60 $5.21

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Kingston. The current time is 22:47:36.

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.