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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.57 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.68 mi
25.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.68 mi
Kilometers
25.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.57 mi
Kilometers
33.1 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrington
Tue, Apr 14, 7:11 PM EDT
Return by in North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 7:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Scituate
2026-04-14T18:40
Arrive Barrington
Tue, Apr 14, 7:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Scituate
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
Providence
RI

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

From North Scituate
10.3 mi
00h 15m
To Barrington
10.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Barrington Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Tuesday
Using East Providence as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    12 m · 5 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Danielson Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Danielson Pike

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Hartford Pike

    644 ft · 10 sec · Hartford Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Hartford Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Hartford Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on US 6 East: Providence

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on East Shore Expressway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 6 East
5.91 mi · 29%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 16%
Wampanoag Trail
3.31 mi · 16%
Hartford Avenue
3.19 mi · 16%
East Shore Expressway
1.72 mi · 8%
County Road
1.44 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
00h 15m from North Scituate
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.23 km).

North Scituate

#1 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Barrington

#2 Barrington

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population16,015
Coordinates41.7406600, -71.3086600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: North Scituate (-71.58729, 41.83177)
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between North Scituate and Barrington. The current time is 18:40:14.

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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.