How far is Kingston, RI from Exeter, RI?

The driving distance from Kingston, RI to Exeter, RI is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.82 mi
00h 21m
Flight
6.76 mi
10.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.76 mi
Kilometers
10.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.82 mi
Kilometers
15.8 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
North Kingstown
RI

Town in Rhode Island

From Kingston
4.9 mi
00h 10m
To Exeter
4.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kingston 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
Exeter 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 Kingston and Exeter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Exeter.

  1. 1

    Start on Old North Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Old North Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stony Fort Road

    1990 ft · 1 min · Stony Fort Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Slocum Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Slocum Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Road

    1490 ft · 44 sec · Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mill Pond Road

    1932 ft · 55 sec · Mill Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    628 ft · 17 sec · Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Exeter Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Exeter Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South County Trail

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South County Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South County Trail

    86 m · 13 sec · South County Trail

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ten Rod Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ten Rod Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto New Road

    24 m · 2 sec · New Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Exeter.

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South County Trail
2.36 mi · 24%
Slocum Road
1.74 mi · 18%
Old North Road
1.5 mi · 15%
Ten Rod Road
1.15 mi · 12%
Exeter Road
0.98 mi · 10%
Railroad Avenue
0.94 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

South County Trail

Turn right onto South County Trail

2.31 mi · 00h 03m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Kingstown
00h 10m from Kingston
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Exeter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Exeter?

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 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?

North Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Kingston and 4.9 miles from Exeter.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Exeter.

Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

31 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

36 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

43 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 6.76 mi (10.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kingston

Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4803800, -71.5225600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Exeter

#2 Exeter

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population6,531
Coordinates41.5776000, -71.5375600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingston (-71.52256, 41.48038)
End: Exeter (-71.53756, 41.5776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.38
Round trip
$2.76
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.38 $2.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.56 $3.12
Premium $4.86 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $6.00 $2.10 $4.20

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 Kingston and Exeter. The current time is 02:16:13.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.