How far is Kingston, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Kingston, MA to Quincy, MA is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
26.63 mi
00h 34m
Flight
22.83 mi
36.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.83 mi
Kilometers
36.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.63 mi
Kilometers
42.86 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Tue, May 12, 7:25 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 7:59 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 Quincy
Tue, May 12, 7:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Kingston
13.5 mi
00h 17m
To Quincy
13.1 mi
00h 17m

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
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24 mi · 30 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  10. 10

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
24 mi · 90%
Burgin Parkway
1.36 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Quincy Center
0.43 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

24 mi · 00h 30m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 17m from Kingston
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 13.5 miles from Kingston and 13.1 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Quincy. Straight-line distance: 22.83 mi (36.74 km).

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#1 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Landing Road (-70.724155, 41.994516)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.31
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.66 $7.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.13 $8.27
Premium $4.80 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $4.49 $4.22 $8.44

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 Quincy. The current time is 18:50:39.

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.