How far is East Providence, RI from North Kingstown, RI?

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to North Kingstown, RI is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
23.64 mi
00h 25m
Flight
18.88 mi
30.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.88 mi
Kilometers
30.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.64 mi
Kilometers
38.05 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Kingstown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in East Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Providence
2026-04-17T09:35
Arrive North Kingstown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Providence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 East Providence
11.9 mi
00h 12m
To North Kingstown
11.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
North Kingstown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Friday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Providence and North Kingstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and North Kingstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · Warren Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    156 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Freeborn Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Providence

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Providence Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  7. 7

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

    1292 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

    2285 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

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

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Allenton Road

    2574 ft · 1 min · West Allenton Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tower Hill Road

    1046 ft · 30 sec · Tower Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    28 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    111 m · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Providence and North Kingstown.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
11.4 mi · 48%
RI 4 South
9.28 mi · 39%
Iway
0.9 mi · 4%
East Providence Expressway
0.66 mi · 3%
West Allenton Road
0.49 mi · 2%
I 195 West
0.26 mi · 1%
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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 12m from East Providence
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Providence to North Kingstown?

The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 11.9 miles from East Providence and 11.8 miles from North Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Providence and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingstown.

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 East Providence and North Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 18.88 mi (30.38 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
North Kingstown

#2 North Kingstown

Town in Rhode Island

Population26,278
Coordinates41.5501000, -71.4661700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)
End: Tower Hill Road (-71.467815, 41.550022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.55
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.27 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $6.00 $4.98 $9.96

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Providence and North Kingstown. The current time is 09:35:24.

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.