How far is Kingston, RI from Little Compton, RI?
The driving distance from Kingston, RI to Little Compton, RI is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
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.
Town in Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Little Compton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Little Compton.
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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 right to continue on RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
9.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road
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Turn left onto Girard Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway
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Turn left onto West Main Road
6.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Road
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton
577 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Main Road
10.3 mi · 18 min · Main Road
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Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Commons
942 ft · 28 sec · Commons
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Turn left onto South of Commons Road
1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Little Compton.
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.
Main Road
Turn right onto Main Road
10.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Little Compton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Little Compton?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Kingston and 19.9 miles from Little Compton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Little Compton.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Little Compton. Straight-line distance: 18.3 mi (29.45 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 Little Compton
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 3,462 |
| Coordinates | 41.5101000, -71.1711600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Compton (-71.17116, 41.5101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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