How far is Narragansett Pier, RI from North Kingstown, RI?

The driving distance from Narragansett Pier, RI to North Kingstown, RI is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
10.13 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.15 mi
13.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.15 mi
Kilometers
13.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.13 mi
Kilometers
16.31 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Kingstown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett Pier
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive North Kingstown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Narragansett Pier
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
Narragansett
RI

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

From Narragansett Pier
5.1 mi
00h 08m
To North Kingstown
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
North Kingstown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Sunday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Narragansett Pier and North Kingstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett Pier and North Kingstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Road

    51 m · 6 sec · Ocean Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Street

    3118 ft · 54 sec · Beach Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boston Neck Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tower Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tower Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    28 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    111 m · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narragansett Pier and North Kingstown.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 40%
Tower Hill Road
3.93 mi · 39%
Bridgetown Road
1.39 mi · 14%
Beach Street
0.59 mi · 6%
Ocean Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Boston Neck Road

Continue on Boston Neck Road

4.1 mi · 00h 06m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Narragansett
00h 08m from Narragansett Pier
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Narragansett Pier and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Narragansett Pier to North Kingstown?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Narragansett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Narragansett Pier and 5 miles from North Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Narragansett Pier and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingstown.

Stop Ideas Near Narragansett

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

33 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

44 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narragansett Pier and North Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 8.15 mi (13.12 km).

Narragansett Pier

#1 Narragansett Pier

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population3,409
Coordinates41.4323200, -71.4564400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
North Kingstown

#2 North Kingstown

Town in Rhode Island

Population26,278
Coordinates41.5501000, -71.4661700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Narragansett Pier (-71.45644, 41.43232)
End: North Kingstown (-71.46617, 41.5501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.35 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.84
0.72 gal · 2.7 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.42 $2.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.60 $3.21
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $6.00 $2.16 $4.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Narragansett Pier and North Kingstown. The current time is 00:30:26.

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.