Origin
North Kingstown, RI
Evening in North Kingstown on Tuesday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from North Kingstown, RI to Little Compton, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Kingstown, RI
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Little Compton, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick escape within Rhode Island, this 34.9-mile journey from North Kingstown to Little Compton is an ideal day trip. Spanning approximately 1 hour and 1 minute, the drive is straightforward enough that you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Tower Hill Road, RI 138 East, and Admiral Kalbfus Road. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly economical route to tackle in a single afternoon. Because this trip stays entirely within the Northeast, you can expect a familiar, manageable pace that avoids the stress of long-distance highway travel.
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
17.5 miles from North Kingstown, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire duration of the trip. The road personality shifts as you transition between local corridors, providing a steady, hands-on driving experience. Without any long, straight stretches, you will find the route keeps you engaged as you maneuver through the local landscape. It is the perfect choice if you prefer the slower, more deliberate pace of regional roads over the high-speed intensity of major freeways.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 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 0.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 34.9 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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RI 138
Merge onto RI 138
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.6 mi into trip
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~40m in
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RI 138
Take the exit onto RI 138 toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 10.3 mi | 17m |
| RI 138 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| West Main Road | 6.2 mi | 13m |
| RI 24 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Tower Hill Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Coddington Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Meeting House Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Girard Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 10.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown, RI and Little Compton, RI.
1
Start on this road
364 ft
·
27 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right
93 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left
52 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn left onto US 1
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Hill Road
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
7
Merge onto RI 138
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 138
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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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
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West Main Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on RI 24
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
RI 24
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit onto RI 138
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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RI 138
Exit 4
Toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto RI 77
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Road
15
Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Meeting House Lane
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Commons
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Commons
17
Turn left onto South of Commons Road
4 ft
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0 sec
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South of Commons Road
18
Arrive at destination
South of Commons Road
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 1-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than rushing to beat traffic. Since there are no scheduled stops required by the route, feel free to build in your own breaks whenever you need to stretch your legs. Keep in mind that as a turn-heavy route, it is wise to map out your navigation in advance to avoid missing any key intersections along Tower Hill Road or Admiral Kalbfus Road. Your $6 fuel budget makes it easy to keep the tank topped off before you head out. Use this simple, direct path as a low-stress way to reach your destination without the hassle of multi-day planning.
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 17.5 miles from North Kingstown, RI, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 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 34.9 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.5 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Compton, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Kingstown, 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 North Kingstown, RI
This is one driving day of about 34.9 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Kingstown, 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 Main Road for about 10.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from North Kingstown, RI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from North Kingstown, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Little Compton, RI
The final approach into Little Compton, 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 Little Compton, 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
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Little Compton, RI
Evening in Little Compton on Tuesday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
17 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.
Road read
1h 1m 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 North Kingstown, RI to Little Compton, RI covers 34.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Road, RI 138, West Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from North Kingstown, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.62 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 34.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Kingstown, RI to Little Compton, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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