How far is Kingston, MA from Hingham, MA?

The driving distance from Kingston, MA to Hingham, MA is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
22.84 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.06 mi
30.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.06 mi
Kilometers
30.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.84 mi
Kilometers
36.76 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-23T02:46
Arrive Hingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Kingston
11.4 mi
00h 14m
To Hingham
11.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Landing Road

    1241 ft · 37 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

    16.3 mi · 20 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 228: Hingham, Rockland

    899 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 228 North: Hingham, Nantasket

    84 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hingham Street

    46 m · 3 sec · Hingham Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pond Street

    2965 ft · 1 min · Pond Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
16.3 mi · 71%
Main Street
4.25 mi · 19%
Central Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Pond Street
0.56 mi · 2%
MA 3 North
0.26 mi · 1%
Landing Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 14m from Kingston
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Partly Sunny near Hingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Kingston and 11.4 miles from Hingham.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kingston and Partly Sunny near Hingham.

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Hingham. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.68 km).

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#1 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Hingham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,720
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Landing Road (-70.724155, 41.994516)
End: South Street (-70.889828, 42.241866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $4.80 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $4.49 $3.64 $7.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Hingham. The current time is 02:46:06.

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.