How far is North Kingstown, RI from Little Compton, RI?
The driving distance from North Kingstown, RI to Little Compton, RI is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Kingstown and Little Compton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown and Little Compton.
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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
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road
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Turn left onto Girard Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway
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Turn left onto West Main Road
6.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Road
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton
577 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Main Road
10.3 mi · 18 min · Main Road
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Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Commons
942 ft · 28 sec · Commons
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Turn left onto South of Commons Road
1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Kingstown and Little Compton.
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.
Main Road
Turn right onto Main Road
10.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Kingstown and Mostly Sunny near Little Compton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Kingstown to Little Compton?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from North Kingstown and 17.5 miles from Little Compton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Kingstown and Mostly Sunny near Little Compton.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth.
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Westerly station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Kingstown and Little Compton. Straight-line distance: 15.51 mi (24.96 km).
#1 North Kingstown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 26,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.5501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Compton
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 3,462 |
| Coordinates | 41.5101000, -71.1711600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Compton (-71.17116, 41.5101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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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