How far is North Scituate, RI from Barrington, RI?
The driving distance from North Scituate, RI to Barrington, RI is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Scituate and Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate and Barrington.
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Start on East Road
12 m · 5 sec · East Road
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Turn right onto Danielson Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Danielson Pike
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Merge slight left onto Hartford Pike
644 ft · 10 sec · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on US 6 East: Providence
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Shore Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway
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Continue on Wampanoag Trail
3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail
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Continue on County Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Scituate and Barrington.
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.
US 6 East
Continue on US 6 East: Providence
5.91 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 Scituate and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Scituate to Barrington?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from North Scituate and 10.3 miles from Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Scituate and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
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 Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.23 km).
#1 North Scituate
Census designated place in Massachusetts
| Population | 11,171 |
| Coordinates | 41.8317700, -71.5872900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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