How far is Greenville, RI from Little Compton, RI?

The driving distance from Greenville, RI to Little Compton, RI is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
42.13 mi
01h 04m
Flight
31.76 mi
51.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.76 mi
Kilometers
51.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.13 mi
Kilometers
67.8 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Compton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-14T23:25
Arrive Little Compton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Warren
RI

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

From Greenville
21.1 mi
00h 32m
To Little Compton
21.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Little Compton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

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 Greenville and Little Compton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Little Compton.

  1. 1

    Start on Putnam Pike

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Putnam Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Smith Street

    1169 ft · 22 sec · Smith Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Smith Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Smith Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chalkstone Avenue

    1516 ft · 35 sec · Chalkstone Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Old Louisquisset Pike

    1383 ft · 16 sec · Old Louisquisset Pike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.1 mi · 16 min · East Providence Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI

    127 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Extension

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Road

    12.9 mi · 22 min · Main Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Commons

    942 ft · 28 sec · Commons

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South of Commons Road

    1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Little Compton.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.1 mi · 31%
Main Road
12.9 mi · 31%
Smith Street
3.61 mi · 9%
Putnam Pike
3.59 mi · 9%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 8%
Old Louisquisset Pike
1.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

13.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 32m from Greenville
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Little Compton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Little Compton?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Greenville and 21.1 miles from Little Compton.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Little Compton.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

60 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Little Compton. Straight-line distance: 31.76 mi (51.11 km).

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#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8712100, -71.5520100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Little Compton

#2 Little Compton

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Population3,462
Coordinates41.5101000, -71.1711600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-71.55201, 41.87121)
End: Little Compton (-71.17116, 41.5101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.76
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.88 $11.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.86 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $6.00 $8.94 $17.87

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 Greenville and Little Compton. The current time is 23:25:29.

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.