How far is Kingston, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Kingston, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
54.72 mi
01h 15m
Flight
43.24 mi
69.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.24 mi
Kilometers
69.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.72 mi
Kilometers
88.07 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-15T21:01
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Kingston
27.3 mi
00h 37m
To Plymouth
27.4 mi
00h 37m

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
62°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
27.4 mi · 50%
Yankee Division Highway
17.4 mi · 32%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 12%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Trapelo Road
0.74 mi · 1%
MA 3 South
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

27.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 37m from Kingston
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kingston and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Kingston and 27.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kingston and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.5 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 10.5 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 43.24 mi (69.59 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingston (-71.2445, 42.41537)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.02
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.51 $15.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.49 $16.97
Premium $4.80 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $4.49 $8.66 $17.32

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 Plymouth. The current time is 21:01:32.

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.