How far is Rockland, MA from Kingston, MA?
The driving distance from Rockland, MA to Kingston, MA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockland and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland and Kingston.
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Start on Reed Street
30 m · 6 sec · Reed Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
3188 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on Rockland Street
2611 ft · 49 sec · Rockland Street
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Turn slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Summer Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Summer Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Kingstown Way
3185 ft · 54 sec · Kingstown Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Way
33 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Way
1 km · 58 sec · Kingstown Way
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Continue on Summer Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Summer Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
148 m · 23 sec · Linden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Landing Road
699 ft · 19 sec · Landing Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Landing Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland 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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
4.51 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rockland and Partly Sunny near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockland to Kingston?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Rockland and 8 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rockland and Partly Sunny near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Pembroke.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.9 km).
#1 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,992 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306600, -70.9161600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,208 |
| Coordinates | 41.9945500, -70.7244800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-70.72448, 41.99455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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