How far is Quincy, MA from Kingston, MA?

The driving distance from Quincy, MA to Kingston, MA is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
20.24 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.71 mi
26.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.71 mi
Kilometers
26.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.24 mi
Kilometers
32.57 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Sun, May 31, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Sun, May 31, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-05-31T02:37
Arrive Kingston
Sun, May 31, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
Brookline
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Quincy
10.1 mi
00h 18m
To Kingston
10.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 8 sec · Coddington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  9. 9

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

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    3 mi · 4 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Allston

    876 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, Somerville

    90 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville

    1411 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1250 ft · 33 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward Newton, Arlington

    761 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Soldiers Field Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Eliot Bridge

    1954 ft · 56 sec · Eliot Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Gerry's Landing Road

    1576 ft · 24 sec · Gerry's Landing Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Mount Auburn Street

    3189 ft · 1 min · Mount Auburn Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Belmont Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Trapelo Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Trapelo Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Banbury Avenue

    866 ft · 25 sec · Banbury Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Banbury Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
153.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trapelo Road
4.62 mi · 23%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 16%
Massachusetts Turnpike
2.96 mi · 15%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 11%
Belmont Street
1.13 mi · 6%
Soldiers Field Road
1.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Trapelo Road

Continue on Trapelo Road

4.62 mi · 00h 09m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 18m from Quincy
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Quincy and 10.1 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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 Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.1 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 2 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 1.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

4 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

6 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Route 128 station

14 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.89 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Kingston

#2 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,024
Coordinates42.4153700, -71.2445000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-71.00227, 42.25288)
End: Kingston (-71.2445, 42.41537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $4.80 $3.41 $6.81
Diesel $4.49 $3.19 $6.37

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Kingston. The current time is 02:37:20.

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.