How far is Kingston, RI from Pawtucket, RI?

The driving distance from Kingston, RI to Pawtucket, RI is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
35.04 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.45 mi
45.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.45 mi
Kilometers
45.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.04 mi
Kilometers
56.39 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawtucket
Wed, Apr 15, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Wed, Apr 15, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-14T23:25
Arrive Pawtucket
Wed, Apr 15, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
17.3 mi
00h 22m
To Pawtucket
17.7 mi
00h 22m

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
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 95 North: Providence

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    148 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    789 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street

    1005 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Thurston Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Thurston Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Place

    136 m · 11 sec · Park Place

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    729 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue

    757 ft · 13 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
14.8 mi · 42%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 29%
Mooresfield Road
3.57 mi · 10%
Tower Hill Road
3.17 mi · 9%
Main Street
1 mi · 3%
RI 146 North
0.7 mi · 2%
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 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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 22m from Kingston
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Kingston and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Pawtucket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Kingston and 17.7 miles from Pawtucket.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pawtucket. Straight-line distance: 28.45 mi (45.79 km).

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#1 Kingston

Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4803800, -71.5225600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Pawtucket

#2 Pawtucket

The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population71,710
Coordinates41.8787100, -71.3825600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Old North Road (-71.52243, 41.480354)
End: Roosevelt Avenue (-71.382625, 41.878726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 Pawtucket. The current time is 23:25:03.

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.