How far is Charlestown, RI from Kingston, RI?
The driving distance from Charlestown, RI to Kingston, RI is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Kingston.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min · Post Road
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Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 1 South
75 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto Commodore Perry Highway
1067 ft · 14 sec · Commodore Perry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wakefield
72 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Post Road
1 km · 1 min · Post Road
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Continue on Main Street
2773 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kingstown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingstown Road
146 m · 20 sec · Kingstown Road
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Turn right onto Old North Road
48 m · 4 sec · Old North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Kingston.
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.
Commodore Perry Highway
Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
6.42 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlestown and Chance Rain Showers near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Kingston?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Narragansett Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Charlestown and 5.9 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlestown and Chance Rain Showers near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Narragansett Pier
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 Narragansett Pier.
Kingston station
Westerly station
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Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 9.12 mi (14.68 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 Kingston
Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4803800, -71.5225600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old North Road (-71.52243, 41.480354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
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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