How far is North Providence, RI from Kingston, RI?
The driving distance from North Providence, RI to Kingston, RI is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Providence and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence and Kingston.
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Start on the route
141 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
787 ft · 16 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fruit Hill Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
983 ft · 26 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Manton Avenue
881 ft · 20 sec · Manton Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1014 ft · 29 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Turn left onto Killingly Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Killingly Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 6 West
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Warwick
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mooresfield Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Mooresfield Road
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Continue on Kingstown Road
146 m · 20 sec · Kingstown Road
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Turn right onto Old North Road
48 m · 4 sec · Old North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Providence and Kingston.
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 4 South
Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.91 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving North Providence and Sunny near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Providence to Kingston?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 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?
East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from North Providence and 16.7 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Providence and Sunny near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 25.71 mi (41.38 km).
#1 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston
Situated within the town of South Kingstown in Washington County, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 246 feet above sea level in the southern region of Rhode Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4803800, -71.5225600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old North Road (-71.52243, 41.480354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.28 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
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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