How far is West Warwick, RI from Kingston, RI?
The driving distance from West Warwick, RI to Kingston, RI is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Warwick and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Warwick and Kingston.
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Start on Main Street
51 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cowesett Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cowesett Avenue
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Turn right onto Quaker Lane
1.5 mi · 3 min · Quaker Lane
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Turn left onto Division Street
1366 ft · 41 sec · Division Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward RI 4 South: Narragansett, Quonset
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 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 West Warwick 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
Merge slight left
9.18 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.
Sunny leaving West Warwick and Sunny near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Warwick to Kingston?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from West Warwick and 11.2 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Warwick and Sunny near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Exeter
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 Exeter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Warwick and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.07 km).
#1 West Warwick
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 28,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6968900, -71.5219400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
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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