How far is Foster, RI from Kingston, RI?

The driving distance from Foster, RI to Kingston, RI is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
37.35 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.51 mi
45.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.51 mi
Kilometers
45.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.35 mi
Kilometers
60.11 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Thu, Apr 30, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Foster
Thu, Apr 30, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foster
2026-04-30T01:34
Arrive Kingston
Thu, Apr 30, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foster
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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Foster
20.9 mi
00h 26m
To Kingston
16.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
Kingston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Pike

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Hartford Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Hartford Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Hartford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1979 ft · 26 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    2694 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 403, RI 402: Quonset, Frenchtown Road

    856 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 402: Frenchtown Road

    2448 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South

    1094 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mooresfield Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Mooresfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Kingstown Road

    146 m · 20 sec · Kingstown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old North Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Old North Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foster 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.4 mi · 33%
Hartford Pike
9.92 mi · 27%
RI 4 South
9.28 mi · 25%
Mooresfield Road
3.57 mi · 10%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 8%
Hartford Avenue
2.82 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Hartford Pike

Start on Hartford Pike

9.92 mi · 00h 14m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 26m from Foster
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Foster and Rain Showers near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Foster and 16.4 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Foster and Rain Showers 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 Foster and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.89 km).

Foster

#1 Foster

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island

Population4,747
Coordinates41.8537100, -71.7581200
Altitude216
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: Hartford Pike (-71.75816, 41.853881)
End: Old North Road (-71.52243, 41.480354)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Foster and Kingston. The current time is 01:34:05.

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.