Origin
Bristol, RI
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Bristol, RI to Jamestown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, RI
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Jamestown, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Bristol, RI to Jamestown, RI is 18.4 miles and takes about 35m via RI 114, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop keeps you within the Northeast region and entirely within Rhode Island, making it a convenient local journey. The drive is generally a mixed-use road experience, so expect a bit of everything as you travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as part of a larger New England exploration. You'll find the fuel costs are minimal, making it an easy addition to your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 114 | 6.4 mi | 14m |
| RI 138 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Metacom Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| JT Connell Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Coddington Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 114
— 6.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, RI and Jamestown, RI.
1
Start on this road
301 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto RI 136
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Metacom Avenue
5
Continue on RI 136
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Metacom Avenue
6
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ferry Road
7
Continue on RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
8
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
9
Turn right onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Road
10
Take the ramp onto RI 114
6.4 mi
·
14 min
·
RI 114
11
Turn right onto RI 138
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coddington Highway
12
Continue on RI 138
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
JT Connell Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto RI 138A
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
14
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto RI 138
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
17
Take the exit
449 ft
·
38 sec
18
Turn right
248 ft
·
7 sec
19
Turn straight onto East Shore Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Shore Road
20
Turn left onto Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conanicus Avenue
21
Turn right onto Knowles Court
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Knowles Court
22
Arrive at destination
Knowles Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 136 / Metacom Avenue
Turn right onto RI 136 / Metacom Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
RI 114 / Bristol Ferry Road
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114 / Bristol Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
14 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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.
Destination
Jamestown, RI
Late night in Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°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.
Road read
35m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 51% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on RI 114, RI 138, and Metacom Avenue. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 6.4 miles on RI 114. Expect the road to transition between more developed areas and potentially more open stretches as you progress toward your destination. The varied road types mean you won't be stuck in one kind of driving for too long.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on RI 114.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (RI 136 / Metacom Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on RI 114. 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (RI 136 / Metacom Avenue): 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 Jamestown, 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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