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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Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Faxon Avenue
110 m · 18 sec · Faxon Avenue
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Turn right onto Coddington Street
81 m · 8 sec · Coddington Street
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Turn right onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Neponset Avenue
1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue
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Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
2666 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
2265 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
77 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street
11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
3 mi · 4 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Allston
876 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, Somerville
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville
1411 ft · 36 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
1250 ft · 33 sec · Soldiers Field Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Newton, Arlington
761 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Soldiers Field Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Soldiers Field Road
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Turn straight onto Eliot Bridge
1954 ft · 56 sec · Eliot Bridge
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Continue on Gerry's Landing Road
1576 ft · 24 sec · Gerry's Landing Road
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Turn slight left onto Mount Auburn Street
3189 ft · 1 min · Mount Auburn Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Belmont Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Trapelo Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Trapelo Road
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Turn right onto Banbury Avenue
866 ft · 25 sec · Banbury Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.89 km).
#1 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,024 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153700, -71.2445000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-71.2445, 42.41537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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