Origin
Kingston, RI
Afternoon in Kingston on Friday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, RI to Barrington, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
Barrington, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, RI to Barrington, RI covers 38.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Briar Lane, Upper College Road, Kingstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 38.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Briar Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kingston, RI to Barrington, RI is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston, RI to Barrington, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Lane | — | — |
| Upper College Road | — | — |
| Kingstown Road | — | — |
| Mooresfield Road | — | — |
| Tower Hill Road | — | — |
| Col Rodman Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 195 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Briar Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, RI and Barrington, RI.
1
Start on Old North Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Old North Road
2
Turn left onto Briar Lane
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Briar Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper College Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Upper College Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingstown Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Kingstown Road
5
Continue on Mooresfield Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mooresfield Road
6
Turn left onto Tower Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Hill Road
7
Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
8
Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
9
Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95 North: Providence
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95 North: Providence
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
12
Continue on Iway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iway
13
Continue on East Providence Expressway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Providence Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on East Shore Expressway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shore Expressway
15
Continue on Wampanoag Trail
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Wampanoag Trail
16
Continue on County Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Kingston, RI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Kingston, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barrington, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Barrington, RI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Barrington, RI
Afternoon in Barrington on Friday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kingston, RI to Barrington, RI covers 38.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Briar Lane, Upper College Road, Kingstown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Kingston, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Kingston, RI to Barrington, RI is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston, RI to Barrington, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingston, RI to Barrington, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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