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Trip from Kingston, RI to Hopkinton, RI

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Drive Time

36m

Distance

17 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Kingston, RI, RI

Kingston, RI

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Downtown Hopkinton, RI, RI

Hopkinton, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kingston, RI to Hopkinton, RI covers 17 miles and takes about 36m 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 $2.74 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

8.5 miles from Kingston, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 17 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Kingston, RI to Hopkinton, RI is easy. At 36m 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 Hopkinton, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Briar Lane Unavailable Refreshing
Upper College Road Unavailable Refreshing
Kingstown Road Unavailable Refreshing
Usquepaugh Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing
Hopkinton Unavailable Refreshing
Woodville Alton Road Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Briar Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, RI and Hopkinton, 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 · 40 sec · Upper College Road
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Kingstown Road

2.8 mi · 8 min · Kingstown Road
5

Continue on Usquepaugh Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Usquepaugh Road
6

Continue on Kingstown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kingstown Road
7

Continue on Usquepaugh Road

436 ft · 11 sec · Usquepaugh Road
8

Continue on Kingstown Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Kingstown Road
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Road

105 ft · 2 sec · Kingstown Road
10

Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Kingstown Road
11

Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Westerly

0.2 mi · 43 sec · I 95 South: Westerly
12

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward Hopkinton

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Hopkinton
14

Keep slight right to continue on Hopkinton, Chariho

279 ft · 9 sec · Hopkinton, Chariho
15

Turn straight onto Woodville Alton Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Woodville Alton Road
16

Turn left onto Main Street

2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
17

Turn left onto Woodville Road

148 ft · 4 sec · Woodville Road
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.5 miles from Kingston, RI, or about 18m into the drive.

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 17 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.5 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopkinton, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kingston, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 17 miles and 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingston, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.5 mi from Kingston, RI · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

9 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Kingston, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hopkinton, RI

The final approach into Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton, RI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.74 one way

$5.47 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.01 $6.02
premium $4.86 $3.26 $6.51
diesel $5.61 $3.75 $7.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Kingston, RI

Late night in Kingston on Wednesday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hopkinton, RI

Late night in Hopkinton on Wednesday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

9 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

36m 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 Hopkinton, RI covers 17 miles and takes about 36m 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 8.5 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 $2.74 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 Hopkinton, RI is easy. At 36m 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 Hopkinton, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingston, RI to Hopkinton, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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