How far is Little Compton, RI from North Kingstown, RI?
The driving distance from Little Compton, RI to North Kingstown, RI is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Compton and North Kingstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Compton and North Kingstown.
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Start on South of Commons Road
1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
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Turn right onto Commons
942 ft · 26 sec · Commons
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Continue on Meeting House Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane
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Turn straight onto West Main Road
10.4 mi · 18 min · West Main Road
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Take the ramp left toward RI 24 South, RI 138 South: Newport
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Coddington Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway
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Continue on JT Connell Highway
1 km · 2 min · JT Connell Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward JT Connell Highway
42 m · 2 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto JT Connell Highway
1411 ft · 31 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Take the ramp left
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road
2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
111 m · 27 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Compton and North Kingstown.
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.
West Main Road
Turn straight onto West Main Road
10.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little Compton and Mostly Sunny near North Kingstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Compton to North Kingstown?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Little Compton and 17.3 miles from North Kingstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Compton and Mostly Sunny near North Kingstown.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Compton and North Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 15.51 mi (24.96 km).
#1 Little Compton
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 3,462 |
| Coordinates | 41.5101000, -71.1711600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Kingstown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 26,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.5501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kingstown (-71.46617, 41.5501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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