How far is Kingston, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Kingston, MA to Worcester, MA is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
41.07 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.38 mi
48.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.38 mi
Kilometers
48.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.07 mi
Kilometers
66.1 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 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 Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Kingston
19.1 mi
00h 22m
To Worcester
21.9 mi
00h 22m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

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 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

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 64%
Yankee Division Highway
4.62 mi · 11%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 9%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 2%
Trapelo Road
0.74 mi · 2%
MA 122
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 22m from Kingston
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kingston and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Kingston and 21.9 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kingston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 30.38 mi (48.89 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Banbury Avenue (-71.244329, 42.415334)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.38 $12.75
Premium $4.80 $6.96 $13.92
Diesel $4.49 $6.51 $13.02

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 Worcester. The current time is 21:05:12.

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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.