How far is Kingston, RI from Charlestown, RI?
The driving distance from Kingston, RI to Charlestown, RI is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Kingston and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Charlestown.
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Start on Old North Road
891 ft · 30 sec · Old North Road
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Turn left onto Briar Lane
1191 ft · 59 sec · Briar Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper College Road
1023 ft · 42 sec · Upper College Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingstown Road
1302 ft · 48 sec · Kingstown Road
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Continue on Kingstown Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kingstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward High Street
6 m · 1 sec · High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
1 mi · 2 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2773 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Post Road
1 km · 1 min · Post Road
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Take the ramp straight
536 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Commodore Perry Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · 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 Kingston 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.
Commodore Perry Highway
Merge slight left onto Commodore Perry Highway
6.12 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kingston and Chance Rain Showers near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Narragansett Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Kingston and 6.9 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kingston and Chance Rain Showers near Charlestown.
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 Kingston and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 9.12 mi (14.68 km).
#1 Kingston
Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4803800, -71.5225600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: Charlestown (-71.64173, 41.38316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
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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