How far is Kenyon, RI from New Shoreham, RI?
The driving distance from Kenyon, RI to New Shoreham, RI is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenyon and New Shoreham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenyon and New Shoreham.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · Post Road
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Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road Freeway
679 ft · 9 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Narragansett, Point Judith
1235 ft · 42 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Turn right onto Woodruff Avenue
857 ft · 19 sec · Woodruff Avenue
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Turn right onto Point Judith Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Point Judith Road
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Turn right onto Galilee Escape Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Galilee Escape Road
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Turn left onto Great Island Road
947 ft · 18 sec · Great Island Road
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Turn right
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 55 min · Point Judith – Block Island
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Continue straight
102 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
64 m · 6 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenyon and New Shoreham.
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.
Point Judith – Block Island
Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kenyon and Partly Sunny near New Shoreham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenyon to New Shoreham?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Narragansett Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Kenyon and 12.3 miles from New Shoreham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenyon and Partly Sunny near New Shoreham.
Stop Ideas Near Narragansett Pier
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 Narragansett Pier.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenyon and New Shoreham. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.07 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 New Shoreham
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 41.1723300, -71.5578300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Street (-71.557757, 41.172373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
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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