Origin
Kingston, RI
Late night in Kingston on Wednesday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, RI to Jamestown, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
Jamestown, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, RI to Jamestown, RI covers 14.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on RI 138, Mooresfield Road, Tower Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on RI 138. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 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
7 miles from Kingston, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Kingston, RI to Jamestown, RI covers 14.1 miles and takes about 24m, 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 13 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 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Briar Lane.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Briar Lane): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Briar Lane
Turn left onto Briar Lane
Navigation decision point
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
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~2m in
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RI 138 / Kingstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138 / Kingstown Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 1; RI 138 / Tower Hill Road
Turn left onto US 1; RI 138 / Tower Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
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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
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 Jamestown, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.
Newport
6.7 mi in
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~13m
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via RI 138
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Conanicus Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kingstown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Briar Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Upper College Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old North Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, RI and Jamestown, RI.
1
Start on Old North Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Old North Road
2
Turn left onto Briar Lane
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
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Briar Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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Upper College Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138
0.2 mi
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46 sec
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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
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3 min
·
Tower Hill Road
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 138
6.1 mi
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8 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Jamestown
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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this road
11
Continue on Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Conanicus Avenue
12
Turn right onto Knowles Court
60 ft
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2 sec
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Knowles Court
13
Arrive at destination
Knowles Court
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 7 miles from Kingston, RI, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.1 miles.
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 14.1 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, 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 14.1 miles and 24m.
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.
The longest stretch is on RI 138 for about 6.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7 mi from Kingston, RI · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7 miles from Kingston, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamestown, RI
The final approach into Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, 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
$2.27 one way
$4.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Jamestown, RI
Late night in Jamestown on Wednesday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
7 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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Jamestown, RI covers 14.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are RI 138, Mooresfield Road, Tower Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 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 $2.27 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 straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Briar Lane): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Kingston, RI to Jamestown, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.
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