Origin
Kingston, MA
Night in Kingston on Wednesday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, MA to Plymouth, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, MA
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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 3, Yankee Division Highway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on MA 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.4 miles from Kingston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 54.7 miles, with most of the trip on MA 3 and Yankee Division Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.4 miles on MA 3.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 3 and Yankee Division Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Trapelo Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Trapelo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Trapelo Road
At end of road, turn right onto Trapelo Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintre...
6
26 mi into trip
|
~36m in
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MA 3
Merge onto MA 3 toward Cape Cod
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Cape Cod
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kingston, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Braintree and Cape Cod.
Braintree
25.5 mi in
|
~35m
Cape Cod
26 mi in
|
~36m
|
via MA 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 27.4 mi | 34m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 17.4 mi | 23m |
| US 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Samoset Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Trapelo Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Banbury Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 27.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, MA and Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on Banbury Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Banbury Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Trapelo Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trapelo Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto MA 3
27 mi
·
34 min
·
MA 3
Toward Cape Cod
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 15B
Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
10
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
254 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Street
11
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
12
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.4 miles from Kingston, MA, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.4 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kingston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingston, MA
This is one driving day of about 54.7 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Kingston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 3 for about 27.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Kingston, MA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Kingston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
The final approach into Plymouth, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Plymouth, MA
Night in Plymouth on Wednesday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
14 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
1h 15m 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 Kingston, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 3, Yankee Division Highway, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Kingston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.75 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Trapelo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kingston, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Braintree and Cape Cod.
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