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Trip from Pembroke, MA to Kingston, MA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.4 mi

13 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 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Pembroke, MA, MA

Pembroke, MA

Efrem Efre

Downtown Kingston, MA, MA

Kingston, MA

Italo Melo

Trip Overview

The drive from Pembroke, MA to Kingston, MA covers 8.4 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pembroke Street, School Street, Hobomock Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Pembroke Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m 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 15m drive with frequent turns across 8.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pembroke Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near MA 27 / School Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pembroke, MA to Kingston, MA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (MA 27 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Landing Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | MA 27 / School Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 27 / School Street

Navigation decision point

3
8.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | Linden Street

Turn left onto Linden Street

Navigation decision point

5
8.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | Landing Road

At end of road, turn left onto Landing Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pembroke Street 3.3 mi 5m
School Street 1 mi 1m
Hobomock Street 1 mi 1m
Center Street 1 mi 1m
Lake Street 0.9 mi 1m
Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Landing Road 0.1 mi <1m
Linden Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pembroke Street — 3.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, MA and Kingston, MA.

1

Start on MA 14

1.0 mi · 1 min · Center Street
2

Turn left onto Hobomock Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Hobomock Street
3

Continue on Lake Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lake Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto MA 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · School Street
5

Continue on MA 27

3.3 mi · 5 min · Pembroke Street
6

Continue on MA 106

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
7

Turn left onto Linden Street

486 ft · 23 sec · Linden Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto Landing Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Landing Road
9

Arrive at destination

Landing Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.34 one way

$2.69 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $1.47 $2.93
premium $4.82 $1.60 $3.19
diesel $5.61 $1.85 $3.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.74 $0.34
EV Truck/SUV 3.4 0 $1.18 $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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pembroke, MA

Late night in Pembroke on Friday

Local time

1:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingston, MA

Late night in Kingston on Friday

Local time

1:14 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

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 Pembroke, MA to Kingston, MA covers 8.4 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pembroke Street, School Street, Hobomock Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Pembroke, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.34 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.
The drive from Pembroke, MA to Kingston, MA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (MA 27 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Landing Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pembroke, 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 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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