How far is North Kingstown, RI from Jamestown, RI?
The driving distance from North Kingstown, RI to Jamestown, RI is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Kingstown and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown and Jamestown.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
2237 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
1530 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown
927 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
753 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
694 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Conanicus Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Conanicus Avenue
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Turn right onto Knowles Court
18 m · 3 sec · Knowles Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knowles Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Kingstown and Jamestown.
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.
RI 138 East
Merge slight left
5.63 mi · 00h 08m
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 Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Kingstown to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Narragansett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from North Kingstown and 4.6 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Kingstown and Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Narragansett
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Kingstown and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 6.29 mi (10.13 km).
#1 North Kingstown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 26,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.5501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 5,482 |
| Coordinates | 41.4970500, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-71.36728, 41.49705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
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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