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

The driving distance from North Providence, RI to North Kingstown, RI is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.77 mi
00h 32m
Flight
20.73 mi
33.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.73 mi
Kilometers
33.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.77 mi
Kilometers
43.08 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Kingstown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in North Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Providence
2026-04-17T09:34
Arrive North Kingstown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Providence
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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From North Providence
13.5 mi
00h 16m
To North Kingstown
13.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
North Kingstown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Friday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    141 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    787 ft · 16 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fruit Hill Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    983 ft · 26 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Manton Avenue

    881 ft · 20 sec · Manton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    1014 ft · 29 sec · Greenville Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Killingly Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Killingly Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 6 West

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Warwick

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Allenton Road

    2574 ft · 1 min · West Allenton Road

  17. 17

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

    1046 ft · 30 sec · Tower Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    111 m · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
12.4 mi · 46%
RI 4 South
9.28 mi · 35%
Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
1.52 mi · 6%
Fruit Hill Avenue
1.3 mi · 5%
Killingly Street
0.73 mi · 3%
US 6 West
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

RI 4 South

Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

9.28 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 16m from North Providence
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Providence and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from North Providence and 13.3 miles from North Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Providence and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingstown.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and North Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 20.73 mi (33.36 km).

North Providence

#1 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
North Kingstown

#2 North Kingstown

Town in Rhode Island

Population26,278
Coordinates41.5501000, -71.4661700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.465756, 41.85023)
End: Tower Hill Road (-71.467815, 41.550022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.23 $8.47
Premium $4.86 $4.62 $9.23
Diesel $6.00 $5.70 $11.39

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Providence and North Kingstown. The current time is 09:34:50.

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.