How far is Kingston, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Kingston, MA to Somerville, MA is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
10.58 mi
00h 23m
Flight
7.64 mi
12.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.64 mi
Kilometers
12.3 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.58 mi
Kilometers
17.02 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Belmont
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Kingston
4.6 mi
00h 11m
To Somerville
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Banbury Avenue

    866 ft · 31 sec · Banbury Avenue

  2. 2

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

    3190 ft · 1 min · Trapelo Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Waltham Street

    2878 ft · 53 sec · Waltham Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 2 East: Cambridge, Boston

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Concord Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Concord Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Cutter Avenue

    617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
3.48 mi · 33%
Concord Highway
1.25 mi · 12%
Highland Avenue
1.16 mi · 11%
Massachusetts Avenue
0.89 mi · 8%
Trapelo Road
0.6 mi · 6%
Waltham Street
0.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Continue on Concord Turnpike

3.48 mi · 00h 05m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 11m from Kingston
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Kingston and 6 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:44 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 Partly Sunny around Kingston and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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 Belmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6.8 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 6.8 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 4.5 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 13.5 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 Belmont.

RAIL

North Station

10 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

10 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 7.64 mi (12.3 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Banbury Avenue (-71.244329, 42.415334)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
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 09m
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
1.41 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Somerville. The current time is 07:02:07.

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.