Origin
Plymouth, MA
Late night in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MA to Kingston, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MA
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Kingston, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Kingston, MA covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 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, I 95, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 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 miles from Plymouth, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Plymouth, MA to Kingston, MA covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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 27.5 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 1.2 miles in near US 44; MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles (US 44; MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.4 miles (I 93; US 1 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 44; MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto US 44; MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
28.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Canton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 43A
Toward I 93 South: Canton
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
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I 93; US 1 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 93; US 1 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
35.4 mi into trip
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~47m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Trapelo Road, Belmont
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 44A
Toward Trapelo Road, Belmont
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Plymouth, MA to Kingston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
35.4 mi in
|
~47m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 27.5 mi | 34m |
| I 95 | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Samoset Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Trapelo Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 44 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 27.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MA and Kingston, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Samoset Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 44
Toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
4
Merge onto US 44; MA 3
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43A
Toward I 93 South: Canton
6
Merge onto I 93; US 1
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 95
17 mi
·
23 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 44A
Toward Trapelo Road, Belmont
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Trapelo Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Trapelo Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Banbury Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Banbury Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Banbury Avenue
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 miles from Plymouth, MA, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.5 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27 miles or 35m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Plymouth, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plymouth, MA
This is one driving day of about 54 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Plymouth, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 27.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Plymouth, MA · 35m 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 miles from Plymouth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingston, MA
The final approach into Kingston, 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
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
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: 18.9 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 | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
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
Kingston, MA
Late night in Kingston on Thursday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Plymouth, MA to Kingston, MA covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, I 95, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Plymouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.64 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 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles (US 44; MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.4 miles (I 93; US 1 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Plymouth, MA to Kingston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
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