Origin
Marshfield, MA
Late night in Marshfield on Friday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Marshfield, MA to Kingston, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshfield, MA
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Kingston, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marshfield, MA to Kingston, MA covers 8.5 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Lincoln Street, Acorn Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 8.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4 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 0.2 miles in near MA 3A / Moraine Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MA 3A / Moraine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Acorn Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (MA 14 / Congress Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 3A / Moraine Street
Turn left onto MA 3A / Moraine Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Acorn Street
Turn right onto Acorn Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 14 / Congress Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 14 / Congress Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marshfield, MA and Kingston, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Plymouth.
Cape Cod
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Plymouth
7.6 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Acorn Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Moraine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Landing Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Congress Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, MA and Kingston, MA.
1
Start on MA 139
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Ocean Street
2
Turn left onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Moraine Street
3
Turn right onto Acorn Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Acorn Street
4
Continue on Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Street
5
Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 14
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Congress Street
7
Continue on MA 14
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Congress Street
8
Continue on MA 14
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Congress Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
10
Merge onto MA 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
11
Continue on MA 3
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Piigrims Highway
12
Continue on MA 3
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pilgrims Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 18
Toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth
14
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto Landing Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Landing Road
16
Arrive at destination
Landing Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.48 | $2.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Kingston on Friday
Local time
2:52 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 Marshfield, MA to Kingston, MA covers 8.5 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Lincoln Street, Acorn Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Marshfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.36 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 straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MA 3A / Moraine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Acorn Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (MA 14 / Congress Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Marshfield, MA and Kingston, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Plymouth.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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