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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.81 mi
01h 09m
Flight
18.3 mi
29.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.3 mi
Kilometers
29.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.81 mi
Kilometers
64.06 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Compton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 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 Little Compton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Middletown
RI

Town in Rhode Island

From Kingston
19.9 mi
00h 34m
To Little Compton
19.9 mi
00h 34m

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
Little Compton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

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.

  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 right to continue on RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road

    956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Road

    6.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton

    577 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Main Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Commons

    942 ft · 28 sec · Commons

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South of Commons Road

    1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road

  18. 18

    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.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Road
10.6 mi · 27%
Main Road
10.3 mi · 26%
RI 138 East
9.58 mi · 24%
Mooresfield Road
3.57 mi · 9%
Tower Hill Road
2.29 mi · 6%
Coddington Highway
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 34m from Kingston
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

33 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

49 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

58 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Little Compton. Straight-line distance: 18.3 mi (29.45 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kingston

Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4803800, -71.5225600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Little Compton

#2 Little Compton

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Population3,462
Coordinates41.5101000, -71.1711600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingston (-71.52256, 41.48038)
End: Little Compton (-71.17116, 41.5101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Little Compton. The current time is 23:29:26.

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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.