How far is Kenyon, RI from Charlestown, RI?
The driving distance from Kenyon, RI to Charlestown, RI is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenyon and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenyon and Charlestown.
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Start on Lewiston Avenue
55 m · 10 sec · Lewiston Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Avenue
1513 ft · 42 sec · Sherman Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Trail
4.6 mi · 7 min · South County Trail
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Take the ramp right
91 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Post Road
646 ft · 8 sec · Post Road
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Take the exit slight left
689 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Post Road
615 ft · 8 sec · Post Road
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Take the exit slight right
654 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Old Post Road
63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenyon and Charlestown.
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.
South County Trail
At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Trail
4.57 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kenyon and Partly Sunny near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenyon to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Ashaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Kenyon and 2.7 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenyon and Partly Sunny near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Ashaway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashaway.
Westerly station
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Mystic station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenyon and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 4.49 mi (7.23 km).
#1 Kenyon
Kenyon is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4470500, -71.6256200 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlestown
Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.3831600, -71.6417300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Post Road (-71.641905, 41.382949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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