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

The driving distance from North Kingstown, RI to Tiverton, RI is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
24.86 mi
00h 43m
Flight
14.07 mi
22.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.07 mi
Kilometers
22.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.86 mi
Kilometers
40.01 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiverton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in North Kingstown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Kingstown
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Tiverton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newport
RI

City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

From North Kingstown
12.4 mi
00h 21m
To Tiverton
12.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Kingstown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
Tiverton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport

    2237 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1530 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road

    956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Road

    6.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton

    577 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Road
10.6 mi · 42%
RI 138 East
9.83 mi · 40%
Tower Hill Road
1.47 mi · 6%
Main Road
1.14 mi · 5%
Coddington Highway
0.83 mi · 3%
Girard Avenue
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

RI 138 East

Merge slight left

9.11 mi · 00h 13m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 21m from North Kingstown
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Kingstown and Mostly Sunny near Tiverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from North Kingstown and 12.4 miles from Tiverton.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

38 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

45 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

55 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Kingstown and Tiverton. Straight-line distance: 14.07 mi (22.65 km).

North Kingstown

#1 North Kingstown

Town in Rhode Island

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

#2 Tiverton

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,569
Coordinates41.6259400, -71.2133800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kingstown (-71.46617, 41.5501)
End: Tiverton (-71.21338, 41.62594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Kingstown and Tiverton. The current time is 08:03:21.

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.