Origin
Barrington, RI
Late night in Barrington on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Barrington, RI to Bristol, RI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, RI
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Bristol, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward jaunt in the Northeast, the 6.5-mile trip from Barrington to Bristol, Rhode Island, is an ideal option. This brief drive typically takes about 17 minutes to complete, making it perfect for a spontaneous day trip that requires no overnight planning. You can easily budget around $1 for fuel, keeping your travel costs to a minimum. Because the route is entirely local, you will avoid the stress of highway merging and complex interchanges. It is a practical, efficient connection between two neighboring towns, allowing you to get where you need to go without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metacom Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Child Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Metacom Avenue
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, RI and Bristol, RI.
1
Start on RI 103; RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
2
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto RI 103
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Child Street
4
Turn right onto RI 136
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Arlington Avenue
5
Turn straight onto RI 136
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Metacom Avenue
6
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Franklin Street
7
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RI 103 / Child Street
Turn left onto RI 103 / Child Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
RI 136 / Arlington Avenue
Turn right onto RI 136 / Arlington Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Bristol, RI
Late night in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway driving. You will navigate primarily via North Main Street, Child Street, and Arlington Avenue to reach your destination. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on North Main Street, but overall, the road requires your full attention due to the frequent turns. You will find yourself navigating typical local road conditions, which makes for a more engaged driving experience compared to a monotonous highway cruise. Prepare for a steady, hands-on journey that keeps you moving through the local landscape at a consistent pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Metacom Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 1.8 miles in near RI 103 / Child Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (RI 103 / Child Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (RI 136 / Arlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Barrington, RI
Full guide →Barrington is a scenic town of 17,000 (2020) in Bristol County, Rhode Island with many great waterfront properties and activities.
Arriving in Bristol, RI
Full guide →Bristol is a quintessential New England waterfront town. Part of the East Bay communities along with Warren and Barrington, it is on a peninsula in Rhode Island surrounded by Narragensett and Mount Hope Bays. This coastal community has a rich 325-year history and hosts the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States. The town has plentiful year-round recreational activities, and a spectacular waterfront that provides beautiful views and many water sports. The town has not lost its historic "Main Street America" feel with many stately homes, tree-lined streets and old-town store fronts.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.5-mile drive is a perfect, easy same-day round trip for a weekend. You'll be back before you know it, with plenty of time left for other activities.
Family Friendly
At just 11 minutes and 6.5 miles, this route is short enough for even the youngest passengers. The minimal complexity (3/10) means less stress for the driver, too.
Solo Traveler
This 6.5-mile, 11-minute drive is comfortably solo-friendly, offering a quick and easy local exploration without feeling too long or complicated.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.5-mile drive is extremely straightforward, with no highway driving and a low complexity rating of 3/10. It's a manageable duration and distance for a first-time driver navigating local roads.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Metacom Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (RI 103 / Child Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (RI 136 / Arlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, RI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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