How far is Middletown, RI from North Kingstown, RI?
The driving distance from Middletown, RI to North Kingstown, RI is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and North Kingstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and North Kingstown.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Road
2 mi · 5 min · West Main Road
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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 Middletown 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.
RI 138
Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown
8.77 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Middletown and Mostly Clear near North Kingstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to North Kingstown?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Middletown and 7.1 miles from North Kingstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Middletown and Mostly Clear near North Kingstown.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
Kingston station
Providence station
Westerly station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and North Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 9.04 mi (14.55 km).
#1 Middletown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 15,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.5456600, -71.2914400 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Kingstown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 26,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.5501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tower Hill Road (-71.467815, 41.550022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
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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