How far is Greenville, RI from Narragansett Pier, RI?

The driving distance from Greenville, RI to Narragansett Pier, RI is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.96 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.72 mi
49.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.72 mi
Kilometers
49.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.96 mi
Kilometers
57.88 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Greenville
18 mi
00h 24m
To Narragansett Pier
18 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Narragansett Pier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Narragansett Pier.

  1. 1

    Start on Putnam Pike

    52 m · 4 sec · Putnam Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenville Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 295 South

    1587 ft · 39 sec · I 295

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Boston Neck Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Beach Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beach Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    127 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ocean Road

    142 m · 8 sec · Ocean Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Narragansett Pier.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 4 South
9.91 mi · 28%
I 295
6.89 mi · 19%
I 295 South
6.89 mi · 19%
Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 11%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 9%
Greenville Avenue
2.75 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 295

Merge slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 24m from Greenville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Narragansett Pier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Narragansett Pier?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Greenville and 18 miles from Narragansett Pier.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Narragansett Pier.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Narragansett Pier. Straight-line distance: 30.72 mi (49.44 km).

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#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8712100, -71.5520100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Narragansett Pier

#2 Narragansett Pier

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population3,409
Coordinates41.4323200, -71.4564400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-71.55201, 41.87121)
End: Narragansett Pier (-71.45644, 41.43232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Narragansett Pier. The current time is 02:00:32.

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.