Origin
Kingston, MA
Late night in Kingston on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, MA to Newton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, MA
Italo Melo
Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
Kingston to Newton is 44.2 miles and takes about 1 hour and 1 minute via Pilgrims Highway and I 95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a fairly direct drive that's easy to complete in a single day, making it a good option for a quick transition between locations. Given the short duration, it’s a straightforward option with minimal planning required for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 24.5 mi | 30m |
| I 95 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 24.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Landing Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Landing Road
2
Turn left onto MA 3A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston
4
Merge onto MA 3
25 mi
·
30 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
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
13
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
15
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Kingston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
32.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
40.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
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 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needh...
9
41.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive involves a significant amount of surface road driving, with only 19% on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 24.5 miles on Pilgrims Highway. You'll notice the frequent transitions as you move from Pilgrims Highway onto I 95 and then back to surface roads as you approach Newton. Be prepared for numerous intersections and potential traffic, especially as you get closer to the urban areas.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Newton, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Newton Highlands and Needham.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
32.2 mi in
|
~42m
|
via US 1
Newton Highlands
40.7 mi in
|
~54m
Needham
40.7 mi in
|
~54m
About the Cities
Arriving in Newton, MA
Full guide →Newton is a city in Massachusetts and a western suburb of Boston. Newton is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on Pilgrims Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newton, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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