How far is Barrington, RI from Narragansett, RI?

The driving distance from Barrington, RI to Narragansett, RI is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.54 mi
00h 55m
Flight
21.36 mi
34.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.36 mi
Kilometers
34.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.54 mi
Kilometers
62.02 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Narragansett
Tue, Apr 14, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-04-14T21:56
Arrive Narragansett
Tue, Apr 14, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Barrington
19.3 mi
00h 27m
To Narragansett
19.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Barrington Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Tuesday
Using East Providence as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Boston Neck Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boston Neck Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Point Drive

    70 m · 10 sec · Bridge Point Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Point Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
11.4 mi · 30%
RI 4 South
9.91 mi · 26%
Wampanoag Trail
3.28 mi · 9%
Boston Neck Road
3.27 mi · 8%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 27m from Barrington
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Narragansett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Barrington and 19.3 miles from Narragansett.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Narragansett.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich.

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Narragansett. Straight-line distance: 21.36 mi (34.37 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

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

Population16,015
Coordinates41.7406600, -71.3086600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Narragansett

#2 Narragansett

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,309
Coordinates41.4501000, -71.4495000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)
End: Narragansett (-71.4495, 41.4501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and Narragansett. The current time is 21:56:49.

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.