Origin
Providence, RI
Afternoon in Providence on Friday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Providence, RI to Kingston, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Providence, RI
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Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
Trip Overview
Providence to Kingston is 29.5 miles and takes about 43 minutes via I 95 and RI 4, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Rhode Island, making it a convenient local excursion. You'll mostly be on major roadways, so expect a straightforward journey. Given the minimal driving time, this trip is ideal for a quick getaway or an easy commute. Plan for a drive that prioritizes efficiency over leisurely sightseeing.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the drive utilizing interstates and major state roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.6 miles on I 95, offering a consistent pace. The drive begins by navigating out of Providence, transitioning onto the faster-paced I 95 before merging onto RI 4. Mooresfield Road offers a brief change of pace as you approach your destination. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes getting you there quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Weybosset Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Weybosset Street
At end of road, turn right onto Weybosset Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Service Road
Turn left onto Service Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
RI 138 / Mooresfield Road
Turn right onto RI 138 / Mooresfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| RI 4 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Weybosset Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Eddy Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and Kingston, RI.
1
Start on Fulton Street
103 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fulton Street
2
Turn left onto Eddy Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Eddy Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Weybosset Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Weybosset Street
4
Continue on Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Turn left onto Service Road
458 ft
·
7 sec
·
Service Road
6
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Plain Street
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
Plain Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Tower Hill Road
12
Turn right onto RI 138
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mooresfield Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on RI 138
478 ft
·
20 sec
·
Kingstown Road
14
Turn right onto Old North Road
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old North Road
15
Arrive at destination
Old North Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Kingston, RI
Afternoon in Kingston on Friday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
43m 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 Providence, RI to Kingston, RI covers 29.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, RI 4, Mooresfield Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Providence, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.75 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Providence, RI to Kingston, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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