How far is Greenville, RI from North Kingstown, RI?

The driving distance from Greenville, RI to North Kingstown, RI is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
26.64 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22.62 mi
36.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.62 mi
Kilometers
36.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.87 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Kingstown
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:36 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 North Kingstown
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Greenville
13.3 mi
00h 17m
To North Kingstown
13.3 mi
00h 17m

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
North Kingstown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County 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 North Kingstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and North Kingstown.

  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

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Allenton Road

    2574 ft · 1 min · West Allenton Road

  9. 9

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

    1046 ft · 30 sec · Tower Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    28 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    111 m · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 4 South
9.28 mi · 35%
I 295
6.89 mi · 26%
I 295 South
6.89 mi · 26%
Greenville Avenue
2.75 mi · 10%
West Allenton Road
0.49 mi · 2%
Tower Hill Road
0.2 mi · 1%
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 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 17m from Greenville
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near North Kingstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to North Kingstown?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 13.3 miles from Greenville and 13.3 miles from North Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny 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 Greenville and North Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 22.62 mi (36.41 km).

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#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8712100, -71.5520100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
North Kingstown

#2 North Kingstown

Town in Rhode Island

Population26,278
Coordinates41.5501000, -71.4661700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-71.55201, 41.87121)
End: North Kingstown (-71.46617, 41.5501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.19 $8.38
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.13
Diesel $6.00 $5.64 $11.27

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 North Kingstown. 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.