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Trip from Narragansett, RI to Kenyon, RI

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

23m

Distance

17.6 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Narragansett, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Narragansett, RI to Kenyon, RI covers 17.6 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Commodore Perry Highway, South County Trail, Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Commodore Perry Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 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

8.8 miles from Narragansett, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 17.6 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.
Commodore Perry Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RI 1A / Boston Neck Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 1A / Boston Neck Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (RI 1A; RI 108 / Kingstown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (Tower Hill Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | RI 1A / Boston Neck Road

Turn right onto RI 1A / Boston Neck Road

Navigation decision point

4
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | RI 1A; RI 108 / Kingstown Road

Enter roundabout onto RI 1A; RI 108 / Kingstown Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | Tower Hill Road

Take the ramp onto Tower Hill Road

Navigation decision point

4
17.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | Sherman Avenue

Turn left onto Sherman Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
17.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | Lewiston Avenue

Turn left onto Lewiston Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Commodore Perry Highway 7.7 mi 8m
South County Trail 4.6 mi 6m
Post Road 1.5 mi 1m
Kingstown Road 0.9 mi 1m
Boston Neck Road 0.8 mi 1m
Narragansett Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Beach Street 0.5 mi <1m
Post Road Freeway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Commodore Perry Highway — 7.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett, RI and Kenyon, RI.

1

Start on Bridge Point Drive

228 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Point Drive
2

Turn right onto RI 1A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Boston Neck Road
3

Continue on RI 1A

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Beach Street
4

Turn right onto RI 1A

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Narragansett Avenue
5

Continue on RI 1A

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Narragansett Avenue
6

Continue on RI 1A

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kingstown Road
7

Enter roundabout onto RI 1A; RI 108

77 ft · 1 sec · Kingstown Road
8

Continue on RI 1A; RI 108

378 ft · 14 sec · Kingstown Road
9

Take the ramp onto Tower Hill Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Tower Hill Road
10

Merge onto US 1

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Post Road Freeway
11

Continue on US 1

7.7 mi · 8 min · Commodore Perry Highway
12

Continue on US 1

1.5 mi · 1 min · Post Road
13

Take the exit

498 ft · 13 sec
14

Turn straight onto RI 2; RI 112

4.5 mi · 6 min · South County Trail
15

Continue on RI 2

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South County Trail
16

Turn left onto Sherman Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Sherman Avenue
17

Turn left onto Lewiston Avenue

179 ft · 4 sec · Lewiston Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

Lewiston Avenue

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 8.8 miles from Narragansett, RI, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 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 17.6 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.8 miles or 11m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Narragansett, 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 Narragansett, RI

This is one driving day of about 17.6 miles and 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Narragansett, 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 Commodore Perry Highway for about 7.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.8 mi from Narragansett, RI · 11m 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 17.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Narragansett, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kenyon, RI

The final approach into Kenyon, 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 Kenyon, RI.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial

"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.83 one way

$5.67 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.12 $6.23
premium $4.86 $3.37 $6.74
diesel $5.61 $3.89 $7.77

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: 6.2 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 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.54 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.46 $1.13

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 5 days ago

Origin

Narragansett, RI

Night in Narragansett on Tuesday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenyon, RI

Night in Kenyon on Tuesday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

1 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

23m 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 Narragansett, RI to Kenyon, RI covers 17.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Commodore Perry Highway, South County Trail, Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Narragansett, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 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 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 1A / Boston Neck Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (RI 1A; RI 108 / Kingstown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (Tower Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Narragansett, RI to Kenyon, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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