How far is Kingston, RI from Foster, RI?

The driving distance from Kingston, RI to Foster, RI is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.09 mi
01h 02m
Flight
28.51 mi
45.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.51 mi
Kilometers
45.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.09 mi
Kilometers
69.34 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foster
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-14T23:29
Arrive Foster
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Kingston
21.6 mi
00h 31m
To Foster
21.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Foster Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using Pascoag as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Foster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old North Road

    891 ft · 30 sec · Old North Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Briar Lane

    1191 ft · 59 sec · Briar Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper College Road

    1023 ft · 42 sec · Upper College Road

  4. 4

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

    1302 ft · 46 sec · Kingstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mooresfield Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Mooresfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tower Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tower Hill Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Providence, Hartford CT

    1718 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1834 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1088 ft · 23 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1997 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hartford Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Hartford Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Hartford Pike

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Hartford Pike

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 24%
Hartford Pike
9.92 mi · 23%
I 295 North
8.23 mi · 19%
Mooresfield Road
3.57 mi · 8%
Tower Hill Road
3.17 mi · 7%
Hartford Avenue
3.07 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 31m from Kingston
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Foster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Kingston and 21.6 miles from Foster.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Foster.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, 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 West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Foster. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.89 km).

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#1 Kingston

Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4803800, -71.5225600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Foster

#2 Foster

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island

Population4,747
Coordinates41.8537100, -71.7581200
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingston (-71.52256, 41.48038)
End: Foster (-71.75812, 41.85371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Foster. The current time is 23:29:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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