How far is Kingston, RI from North Scituate, RI?

The driving distance from Kingston, RI to North Scituate, RI is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.21 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.51 mi
39.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.51 mi
Kilometers
39.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.05 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Tue, Apr 14, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-14T21:41
Arrive North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Kingston
17.1 mi
00h 24m
To North Scituate
17.1 mi
00h 24m

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
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and North Scituate.

  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

    1088 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on US 6 West: Hartford Connecticut

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Greenville Road

    2195 ft · 39 sec · West Greenville Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 30%
I 295 North
8.23 mi · 24%
US 6 West
4.06 mi · 12%
Mooresfield Road
3.57 mi · 10%
Tower Hill Road
3.17 mi · 9%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 8%
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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 24m from Kingston
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingston to North Scituate?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Kingston and 17.1 miles from North Scituate.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and North Scituate. Straight-line distance: 24.51 mi (39.44 km).

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#1 Kingston

Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4803800, -71.5225600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
North Scituate

#2 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingston (-71.52256, 41.48038)
End: North Scituate (-71.58729, 41.83177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.77 $9.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.39 $10.79
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $6.00 $7.26 $14.51

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 North Scituate. The current time is 21:41:39.

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.