How far is Kingston, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Kingston, MA to Boston, MA is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.19 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.45 mi
49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.45 mi
Kilometers
49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.19 mi
Kilometers
58.25 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Boston
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From Kingston
18 mi
00h 26m
To Boston
18.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph N
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Landing Road

    1241 ft · 35 sec · Landing Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2585 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

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

    25 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Milk Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
24.5 mi · 68%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 23%
South Station
1.02 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
MA 3 North
0.26 mi · 1%
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

24.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 26m from Kingston
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Kingston and 18.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockland, 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 Rockland.

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Boston. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49 km).

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#1 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population12,208
Coordinates41.9945500, -70.7244800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Landing Road (-70.724155, 41.994516)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.80 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $4.49 $5.74 $11.49

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Boston. The current time is 18:50:41.

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.