How far is North Kingstown, RI from Hopkinton, RI?

The driving distance from North Kingstown, RI to Hopkinton, RI is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
24.23 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.24 mi
27.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.24 mi
Kilometers
27.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.23 mi
Kilometers
38.99 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in North Kingstown
Tue, Apr 14, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Kingstown
2026-04-14T21:57
Arrive Hopkinton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
12.1 mi
00h 19m
To Hopkinton
12.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Kingstown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
Hopkinton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown and Hopkinton.

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Col Rodman Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 2, RI 102: Exeter, Wickford

    2387 ft · 58 sec · RI 4

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Quaker Lane

    42 m · 11 sec · Quaker Lane

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ten Rod Road

    733 ft · 16 sec · Ten Rod Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ten Rod Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Ten Rod Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Victory Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Victory Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nooseneck Hill Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nooseneck Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 95 South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hopkinton

    852 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hopkinton, Chariho

    85 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Woodville Alton Road

    970 ft · 41 sec · Woodville Alton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodville Road

    45 m · 4 sec · Woodville Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ten Rod Road
6.02 mi · 25%
I 95 South
4.65 mi · 19%
Nooseneck Hill Road
4.39 mi · 18%
Main Street
2.93 mi · 12%
Col Rodman Highway
2.49 mi · 10%
Victory Highway
2.29 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Ten Rod Road

Continue on Ten Rod Road

5.88 mi · 00h 09m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 19m from North Kingstown
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Kingstown and Mostly Sunny near Hopkinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Kingstown to Hopkinton?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 12.1 miles from North Kingstown and 12.1 miles from Hopkinton.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Kingstown and Mostly Sunny near Hopkinton.

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 Hopkinton. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.75 km).

North Kingstown

#1 North Kingstown

Town in Rhode Island

Population26,278
Coordinates41.5501000, -71.4661700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Hopkinton

#2 Hopkinton

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population8,095
Coordinates41.4612100, -71.7775700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kingstown (-71.46617, 41.5501)
End: Hopkinton (-71.77757, 41.46121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Kingstown and Hopkinton. The current time is 21:57:02.

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.