How far is Kingston, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Kingston, MA to Worcester, MA is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
82.78 mi
01h 25m
Flight
58.25 mi
93.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.25 mi
Kilometers
93.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.78 mi
Kilometers
133.22 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Kingston
37.7 mi
00h 42m
To Worcester
45.1 mi
00h 42m

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
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Landing Road

    1241 ft · 37 sec · Landing Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1873 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
44.8 mi · 54%
US 44 West
14.9 mi · 18%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 6%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 5%
Pilgrims Highway
1.53 mi · 2%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 42m from Kingston
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Kingston and 45.1 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 58.25 mi (93.75 km).

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#1 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Landing Road (-70.724155, 41.994516)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.84 $25.68
Premium $4.80 $14.01 $28.03
Diesel $4.49 $13.10 $26.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Worcester. The current time is 01:59:15.

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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.