Origin
Abington, MA
Evening in Abington on Thursday
Local time
6:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abington, MA to Kingston, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abington, MA
Phil Evenden
Kingston, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Abington, MA to Kingston, MA covers 17.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 139, Summer Street, Hanover Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on MA 139. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 17.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 139 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 123 / Centre Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (MA 53 / Kingstown Way): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 123 / Centre Avenue
Turn right onto MA 123 / Centre Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MA 53 / Kingstown Way
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 53 / Kingstown Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 53 / Kingstown Way
Enter roundabout onto MA 53 / Kingstown Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Landing Road
At end of road, turn left onto Landing Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 139 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Summer Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Hanover Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Centre Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Kingstown Way | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 139
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, MA and Kingston, MA.
1
Start on this road
405 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto MA 123
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Avenue
4
Continue on MA 123
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
5
Continue on MA 139
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Hanover Street
6
Continue on MA 139
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Rockland Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 139
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
MA 139
8
Continue on MA 53
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Summer Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 53
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Kingstown Way
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 53
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kingstown Way
11
Continue on MA 53
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Kingstown Way
12
Continue on MA 53
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Summer Street
13
Turn left onto Linden Street
486 ft
·
23 sec
·
Linden Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Landing Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Landing Road
15
Arrive at destination
Landing Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kingston, MA
Evening in Kingston on Thursday
Local time
6:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abington, MA to Kingston, MA covers 17.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 139, Summer Street, Hanover Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Abington, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 123 / Centre Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (MA 53 / Kingstown Way): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Abington, MA to Kingston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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