How far is Barrington, RI from Kingston, RI?

The driving distance from Barrington, RI to Kingston, RI is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.57 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.11 mi
33.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.11 mi
Kilometers
33.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.57 mi
Kilometers
60.46 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Barrington
18.8 mi
00h 22m
To Kingston
18.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Barrington Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Kingston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Kingston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Kingston.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East Shore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

    1292 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

    2285 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mooresfield Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Mooresfield Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Kingstown Road

    146 m · 20 sec · Kingstown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old North Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Old North Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Kingston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
11.4 mi · 30%
RI 4 South
9.91 mi · 26%
Mooresfield Road
3.57 mi · 9%
Wampanoag Trail
3.28 mi · 9%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 8%
East Shore Expressway
1.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Thurbers Avenue

Merge slight left

11 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 22m from Barrington
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Kingston?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Barrington and 18.8 miles from Kingston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 21.11 mi (33.97 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population16,015
Coordinates41.7406600, -71.3086600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kingston

Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4803800, -71.5225600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road (-71.308816, 41.740554)
End: Old North Road (-71.52243, 41.480354)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $4.86 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.00 $7.98 $15.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and Kingston. The current time is 04:03:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.