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

The driving distance from Jamestown, RI to North Kingstown, RI is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
8.56 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.29 mi
10.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.29 mi
Kilometers
10.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.56 mi
Kilometers
13.78 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Kingstown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive North Kingstown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Newport
RI

City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

From Jamestown
4.3 mi
00h 05m
To North Kingstown
4.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamestown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
North Kingstown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Knowles Court

    18 m · 8 sec · Knowles Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Conanicus Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Conanicus Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Shore Road

    2005 ft · 45 sec · East Shore Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward RI 138 West

    160 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence

    2469 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road

    2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tower Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    28 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    111 m · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 138 West
5.77 mi · 67%
Tower Hill Road
1.15 mi · 13%
Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi · 9%
US 1 North
0.47 mi · 5%
East Shore Road
0.38 mi · 4%
Knowles Court
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

RI 138 West

Merge slight left

5.67 mi · 00h 09m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 05m from Jamestown
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to North Kingstown?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Jamestown and 4.2 miles from North Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamestown and Mostly Sunny near North Kingstown.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

38 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

45 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

55 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and North Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 6.29 mi (10.13 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population5,482
Coordinates41.4970500, -71.3672800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
North Kingstown

#2 North Kingstown

Town in Rhode Island

Population26,278
Coordinates41.5501000, -71.4661700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Knowles Court (-71.367286, 41.497003)
End: Tower Hill Road (-71.467815, 41.550022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.34 $2.67
Premium $4.86 $1.46 $2.91
Diesel $6.00 $1.80 $3.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and North Kingstown. The current time is 06:00:02.

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.