How far is Charlestown, RI from Kenyon, RI?
The driving distance from Charlestown, RI to Kenyon, RI is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Kenyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Kenyon.
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Start on Old Post Road
63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn right
125 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Post Road
112 m · 5 sec · Post Road
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Take the exit slight left
660 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right onto Post Road
116 m · 5 sec · Post Road
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Take the exit slight right
152 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto South County Trail
4.5 mi · 7 min · South County Trail
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Continue on South County Trail
593 ft · 12 sec · South County Trail
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Turn left onto Sherman Avenue
1513 ft · 49 sec · Sherman Avenue
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Turn left onto Lewiston Avenue
55 m · 5 sec · Lewiston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewiston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Kenyon.
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.
South County Trail
Turn straight onto South County Trail
4.45 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Charlestown and Partly Sunny near Kenyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Kenyon?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Ashaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Charlestown and 2.7 miles from Kenyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charlestown and Partly Sunny near Kenyon.
Stop Ideas Near Ashaway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashaway.
Westerly station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Kenyon. Straight-line distance: 4.49 mi (7.23 km).
#1 Charlestown
Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.3831600, -71.6417300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenyon
Kenyon is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4470500, -71.6256200 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenyon (-71.62562, 41.44705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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