Origin
Kingston, RI
Evening in Kingston on Friday
Local time
6:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, RI to Bristol, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
Bristol, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, RI to Bristol, RI covers 30.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on RI 138, West Main Road, Mooresfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on RI 138. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Kingston, RI to Bristol, RI covers 30.2 miles and takes about 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
RI 138 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Upper College Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Upper College Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (RI 138 / Kingstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (RI 138): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Upper College Road
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RI 138 / Kingstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138 / Kingstown Road
Navigation decision point
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
RI 138
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 138 toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Admiral Kalbfus Road
Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
RI 114
Take the exit onto RI 114 toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kingston, RI to Bristol, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.
Newport
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
|
via RI 138
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| West Main Road | 6.2 mi | 13m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Metacom Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| RI 114 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, RI and Bristol, RI.
1
Start on Old North Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old North Road
2
Turn left onto Briar Lane
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Briar Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Upper College Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Kingstown Road
5
Continue on RI 138
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mooresfield Road
6
Turn left onto US 1; RI 138
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Hill Road
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 138
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Admiral Kalbfus Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Girard Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Girard Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coddington Highway
11
Turn left onto RI 114
6.2 mi
·
13 min
·
West Main Road
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
14
Turn left onto RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
15
Turn left onto RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
16
Continue on RI 114
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ferry Road
17
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 136
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Metacom Avenue
18
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
20
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Kingston, RI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Kingston, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bristol, 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
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Bristol, RI
Evening in Bristol on Friday
Local time
6:25 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
54m 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 Bristol, RI covers 30.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are RI 138, West Main Road, Mooresfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $4.86 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Upper College Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (RI 138 / Kingstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (RI 138): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kingston, RI to Bristol, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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