How far is Kingston, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Kingston, MA to Newton, MA is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
10.45 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.7 mi
9.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.7 mi
Kilometers
9.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.45 mi
Kilometers
16.81 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-15T21:05
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Kingston
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Newton
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Banbury Avenue

    866 ft · 26 sec · Banbury Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Trapelo Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Trapelo Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Newton, Weston

    795 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    71 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
4.94 mi · 47%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.07 mi · 29%
Trapelo Road
0.74 mi · 7%
I 95 South
0.25 mi · 2%
Banbury Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
MA 30
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

4.94 mi · 00h 07m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 08m from Kingston
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kingston and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Kingston and 5.7 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kingston and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Newton. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.18 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,024
Coordinates42.4153700, -71.2445000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Banbury Avenue (-71.244329, 42.415334)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.4 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.74 gal · 2.8 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.63 $3.25
Premium $4.80 $1.78 $3.55
Diesel $4.49 $1.66 $3.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Newton. The current time is 21:05:12.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.