How far is Kingston, RI from East Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Kingston, RI to East Providence, RI is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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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
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Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and East Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and East Providence.
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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 · 46 sec · Kingstown Road
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Continue on Mooresfield Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Mooresfield Road
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Turn left onto Tower Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tower Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Iway
1.5 km · 1 min · Iway
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Continue on East Providence Expressway
1162 ft · 25 sec · East Providence Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue
595 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Warren Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and East Providence.
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.
Col Rodman Highway
Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near East Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to East Providence?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Kingston and 15.9 miles from East Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Kingston and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near East Providence.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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 East Greenwich.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 24.34 mi (39.17 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 East Providence
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 47,337 |
| Coordinates | 41.8137100, -71.3700500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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