Origin
Kingston, MA
Night in Kingston on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, MA to Quincy, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Quincy, MA
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Trip Overview
This quick 21-mile drive from Kingston to Quincy, Massachusetts, will only take about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Northeast region. You'll navigate a mix of roadways, including Trapelo Road, the Southeast Expressway, and the Massachusetts Turnpike, with about 36% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical and straightforward trip. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the drive is so short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two Massachusetts communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.5 miles from Kingston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. Nearly 36% of your 21 miles will be on highways, offering stretches where you can maintain a steady pace. The longest uninterrupted section you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Trapelo Road, providing a solid segment of consistent driving. As you progress, you'll notice the transition from potentially faster highway travel to navigating through more varied road types. This blend means you'll experience different driving environments throughout the relatively short 39-minute journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trapelo Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near Gerry's Landing Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (Gerry's Landing Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Gerry's Landing Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Gerry's Landing Road toward Watertown, Newton, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Watertown, Newton, Boston
8
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134C-B
Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Quincy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 134C
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
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 Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Watertown, Newton, Boston, Cambridge and Concord New Hampshire.
Watertown
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
|
via Gerry's Landing Road
Newton
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
|
via Gerry's Landing Road
Boston
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
|
via Gerry's Landing Road
Cambridge
8 mi in
|
~16m
Concord New Hampshire
12 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trapelo Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 3 mi | 4m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Belmont Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Soldiers Field Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Auburn Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Trapelo Road
— 4.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, MA and Quincy, MA.
1
Start on Banbury Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Banbury Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Trapelo Road
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Trapelo Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on Belmont Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
4
Continue on Belmont Street
76 ft
·
9 sec
·
Belmont Street
5
Turn left onto MA 16
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Auburn Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 3; MA 2
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Gerry's Landing Road
Toward Memorial Drive, Soldiers Field Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Gerry's Landing Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Gerry's Landing Road
Toward Watertown, Newton, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Eliot Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Eliot Bridge
Toward Boston, Newton
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Soldiers Field Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Soldiers Field Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 90: Central Square, Cambridge, Mass Pike
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Soldiers Field Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Soldiers Field Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90: Mass Pike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 90
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 134C-B
Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 134C
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
20
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 3A
Exit 12
Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Gallivan Boulevard
22
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 3A
23
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
26
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hancock Street
27
Turn left onto Coddington Street
265 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coddington Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Faxon Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Faxon Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 39-minute duration and 21-mile distance, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day without needing to break it up with overnight stays. Plan to leave during off-peak hours if you wish to avoid potential traffic congestion on the Southeast Expressway or Massachusetts Turnpike. With a minimal fuel cost of $3, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the main roads like Trapelo Road and the expressways to ensure you stay on the most efficient path.
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 10.5 miles from Kingston, MA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 21 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.5 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Kingston, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingston, MA
This is one driving day of about 21 miles and 39m.
At 21 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Trapelo Road for about 4.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.5 mi from Kingston, MA · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from Kingston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Quincy, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Quincy, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Massachusetts Turnpike
(3 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Quincy, MA
Night in Quincy on Wednesday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
1 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
39m 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 Quincy, MA covers 21 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trapelo Road, Southeast Expressway, Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 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 $3.36 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 short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (Gerry's Landing Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kingston, MA and Quincy, MA, road signs point toward Watertown, Newton, Boston, Cambridge and Concord New Hampshire.
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