How far is Kingston, RI from Newport, RI?
The driving distance from Kingston, RI to Newport, RI is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Newport.
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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
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
735 ft · 33 sec · JT Connell Connector
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Turn left onto JT Connell Highway
1612 ft · 59 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Continue on Farewell Street
1390 ft · 52 sec · Farewell Street
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Continue on Farewell Street
526 ft · 11 sec · Farewell Street
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Continue on Thames Street
1378 ft · 29 sec · Thames Street
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Turn left onto Touro Street
690 ft · 27 sec · Touro Street
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Turn left onto Court House Street
44 m · 6 sec · Court House Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court House Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Newport.
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.
RI 138 East
Keep slight right to continue on RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
9.26 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Newport?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.6 miles from Kingston and 8.1 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown
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 North Kingstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Newport. Straight-line distance: 10.87 mi (17.5 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 Newport
City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 24,412 |
| Coordinates | 41.4901000, -71.3128300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Court House Street (-71.312831, 41.490132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
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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