How far is New Shoreham, RI from Kenyon, RI?
The driving distance from New Shoreham, RI to Kenyon, RI is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 25m.
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.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Shoreham and Kenyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Shoreham and Kenyon.
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Start on Water Street
40 m · 4 sec · Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street
13 m · 1 sec · High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
78 m · 17 sec · High Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
150 m · 39 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 55 min · Point Judith – Block Island
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Continue straight
9 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Great Island Road
654 ft · 11 sec · Great Island Road
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Turn left onto Sand Hill Cove Road
914 ft · 16 sec · Sand Hill Cove Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Galilee Connector Road
1826 ft · 32 sec · Galilee Connector Road
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Turn right onto Great Island Road
116 m · 8 sec · Great Island Road
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Turn right onto Galilee Escape Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Galilee Escape Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Point Judith Road
4 mi · 6 min · Point Judith Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingstown Road
93 m · 5 sec · Kingstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Road
115 m · 14 sec · Kingstown Road
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Take the ramp left toward Tower Hill Road
1015 ft · 28 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Merge slight left onto Post Road Freeway
2129 ft · 28 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Post Road
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Take the exit slight right
152 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto South County Trail
4.5 mi · 7 min · South County Trail
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Continue on South County Trail
593 ft · 12 sec · South County Trail
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Turn left onto Sherman Avenue
1513 ft · 49 sec · Sherman Avenue
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Turn left onto Lewiston Avenue
55 m · 5 sec · Lewiston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewiston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Shoreham and Kenyon.
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.
Point Judith – Block Island
Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Shoreham and Partly Sunny near Kenyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Shoreham to Kenyon?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Narragansett Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from New Shoreham and 17.8 miles from Kenyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Shoreham and Partly Sunny near Kenyon.
Stop Ideas Near Narragansett Pier
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 Narragansett Pier.
Kingston station
Westerly station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Shoreham and Kenyon. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.07 km).
#1 New Shoreham
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 41.1723300, -71.5578300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenyon
Kenyon is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4470500, -71.6256200 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenyon (-71.62562, 41.44705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
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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