How far is North Kingstown, RI from East Greenwich, RI?

The driving distance from North Kingstown, RI to East Greenwich, RI is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
11.54 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.64 mi
12.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.64 mi
Kilometers
12.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.54 mi
Kilometers
18.57 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Greenwich
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in North Kingstown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Kingstown
2026-04-19T00:37
Arrive East Greenwich
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Kingstown
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
Exeter
RI

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

From North Kingstown
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To East Greenwich
5.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Kingstown and East Greenwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown and East Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    111 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    16 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tower Hill Road

    1046 ft · 30 sec · Tower Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Allenton Road

    2525 ft · 1 min · West Allenton Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Col Rodman Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Col Rodman Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 401 East: East Greenwich

    1141 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on First Avenue

    3160 ft · 2 min · First Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Reynolds Street

    1060 ft · 41 sec · Reynolds Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Kingstown and East Greenwich.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Col Rodman Highway
8.62 mi · 75%
Division Street
1.13 mi · 10%
First Avenue
0.6 mi · 5%
West Allenton Road
0.48 mi · 4%
RI 401 East
0.22 mi · 2%
Reynolds Street
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Col Rodman Highway

Turn right onto Col Rodman Highway

8.62 mi · 00h 11m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 09m from North Kingstown
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Kingstown and Chance Rain Showers near East Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Kingstown to East Greenwich?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from North Kingstown and 5.8 miles from East Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Kingstown and Chance Rain Showers near East Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Exeter

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

33 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

39 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Kingstown and East Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 7.64 mi (12.29 km).

North Kingstown

#1 North Kingstown

Town in Rhode Island

Population26,278
Coordinates41.5501000, -71.4661700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
East Greenwich

#2 East Greenwich

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population13,141
Coordinates41.6603800, -71.4558900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kingstown (-71.46617, 41.5501)
End: East Greenwich (-71.45589, 41.66038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.23
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.62 $3.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.83 $3.65
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $6.00 $2.46 $4.92

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 North Kingstown and East Greenwich. The current time is 00:37:36.

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.