How far is Kingston, RI from Narragansett, RI?

The driving distance from Kingston, RI to Narragansett, RI is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.67 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.32 mi
6.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.32 mi
Kilometers
6.96 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.67 mi
Kilometers
12.34 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Narragansett
Sat, May 30, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Sat, May 30, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-05-30T12:01
Arrive Narragansett
Sat, May 30, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Narragansett Pier
RI

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

From Kingston
3.9 mi
00h 07m
To Narragansett
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kingston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph NW
Destination
Narragansett Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 48 sec · Kingstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kingstown Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kingstown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kersey Road

    1503 ft · 32 sec · Kersey Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Road

    99 m · 7 sec · North Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kingstown Road

    629 ft · 10 sec · Kingstown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kingstown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kingstown Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Road

    94 m · 5 sec · Kingstown Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Kingstown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Narragansett Avenue

    1602 ft · 33 sec · Narragansett Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Narragansett Avenue

    1080 ft · 20 sec · Narragansett Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beach Street

    2499 ft · 47 sec · Beach Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Neck Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Neck Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bridge Point Drive

    70 m · 10 sec · Bridge Point Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Point Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
220.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingstown Road
4.88 mi · 64%
Boston Neck Road
0.83 mi · 11%
Narragansett Avenue
0.51 mi · 7%
Beach Street
0.47 mi · 6%
Kersey Road
0.28 mi · 4%
Briar Lane
0.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kingstown Road

Continue on Kingstown Road

2.2 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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Narragansett Pier
00h 07m from Kingston
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kingston and Chance Light Rain near Narragansett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Narragansett Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Kingston and 3.9 miles from Narragansett.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kingston and Chance Light Rain near Narragansett.

Stop Ideas Near Narragansett Pier

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

32 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

43 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Mystic station

43 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Narragansett. Straight-line distance: 4.32 mi (6.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kingston

Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4803800, -71.5225600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Narragansett

#2 Narragansett

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,309
Coordinates41.4501000, -71.4495000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingston (-71.52256, 41.48038)
End: Narragansett (-71.4495, 41.4501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.13
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.07 $2.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.20 $2.41
Premium $4.86 $1.31 $2.62
Diesel $6.00 $1.62 $3.24

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Narragansett. The current time is 12:01:04.

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.