How far is North Kingstown, RI from Barrington, RI?
The driving distance from North Kingstown, RI to Barrington, RI is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Kingstown and Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown and Barrington.
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Start on the route
111 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
16 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Tower Hill Road
1046 ft · 30 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Turn right onto West Allenton Road
2525 ft · 1 min · West Allenton Road
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Turn right onto Col Rodman Highway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Col Rodman Highway
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Iway
1.5 km · 1 min · Iway
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Continue on East Providence Expressway
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Shore Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway
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Continue on Wampanoag Trail
3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail
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Continue on County Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Kingstown and Barrington.
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.
Col Rodman Highway
Turn right onto Col Rodman Highway
9.5 mi · 00h 12m
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 Sunny leaving North Kingstown and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Kingstown to Barrington?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 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?
Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from North Kingstown and 15.3 miles from Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Kingstown and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near Warwick
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 Warwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Kingstown and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 15.48 mi (24.91 km).
#1 North Kingstown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 26,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.5501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
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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