How far is North Kingstown, RI from Foster, RI?
The driving distance from North Kingstown, RI to Foster, RI is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Kingstown and Foster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown and Foster.
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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 left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Providence, Hartford CT
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
1446 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
1834 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
1088 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on US 6 West: Hartford Connecticut
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Kingstown and Foster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 6 West
Continue on US 6 West: Hartford Connecticut
13.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Kingstown and Rain Showers near Foster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Kingstown to Foster?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from North Kingstown and 17.8 miles from Foster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Kingstown and Rain Showers near Foster.
Stop Ideas Near Cranston
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 Cranston.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Kingstown and Foster. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.56 km).
#1 North Kingstown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 26,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.5501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.8537100, -71.7581200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foster (-71.75812, 41.85371)
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
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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