How far is Kingston, MA from Rockland, MA?
The driving distance from Kingston, MA to Rockland, MA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 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.
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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Rockland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Rockland.
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Start on Landing Road
699 ft · 19 sec · Landing Road
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Turn right onto Linden Street
148 m · 22 sec · Linden Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Summer Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Kingstown Way
1 km · 58 sec · Kingstown Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Way
36 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Way
2739 ft · 53 sec · Kingstown Way
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Turn left onto Summer Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Washington Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Columbia Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Rockland Street
2860 ft · 54 sec · Rockland Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on Market Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
3196 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Reed Street
30 m · 4 sec · Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reed Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Rockland.
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.
Washington Street
Continue on Washington Street
3.41 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Partly Sunny near Rockland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Rockland?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 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?
North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Kingston and 11.3 miles from Rockland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kingston and Partly Sunny near Rockland.
Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Pembroke.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.9 km).
#1 Kingston
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,208 |
| Coordinates | 41.9945500, -70.7244800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,992 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306600, -70.9161600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reed Street (-70.916224, 42.130882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.26 | $6.53 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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