How far is North Scituate, RI from North Kingstown, RI?
The driving distance from North Scituate, RI to North Kingstown, RI is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Scituate and North Kingstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate and North Kingstown.
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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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Take the exit slight left
2694 ft · 35 sec
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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
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West Allenton Road
2574 ft · 1 min · West Allenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tower Hill Road
1046 ft · 30 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
111 m · 27 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Scituate and North Kingstown.
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
9.28 mi · 00h 12m
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 Mostly Sunny near North Kingstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Scituate to North Kingstown?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 miles from North Scituate and 13 miles from North Kingstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Scituate and Mostly Sunny near North Kingstown.
Stop Ideas Near West Warwick
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 West Warwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and North Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 20.44 mi (32.9 km).
#1 North Scituate
Census designated place in Massachusetts
| Population | 11,171 |
| Coordinates | 41.8317700, -71.5872900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Kingstown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 26,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.5501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kingstown (-71.46617, 41.5501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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