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Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
Cranston, RI
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The drive from Kingston, RI to Cranston, RI covers 26.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Col Rodman Highway, Mooresfield Road, Tower Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on Col Rodman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.3 miles from Kingston, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 26.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 26.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 17.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward RI 2 North: Cranston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward RI 2 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Col Rodman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bald Hill Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Reservoir Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 295 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Kingstown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, RI and Cranston, RI.
Start on Old North Road
Turn left onto Briar Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138
Continue on RI 138
Turn left onto US 1; RI 138
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Turn straight onto RI 4
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto RI 2
Continue on RI 2
Turn right onto RI 12
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26.6 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cranston, RI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kingston, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingston, RI
This is one driving day of about 26.6 miles and 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Kingston, RI · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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.
A short stop after about 26.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Kingston, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cranston, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cranston, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kingston on Wednesday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Cranston on Wednesday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
13 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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