Origin
Foster, RI
Night in Foster on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foster, RI to Kingston, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foster, RI
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Kingston, RI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Foster to Kingston, Rhode Island, covers a 37.4-mile stretch that typically takes about 52 minutes to complete. This trip is designed as a straightforward one-day excursion, making it perfect for those looking to reach their destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect a modest fuel budget of approximately $6 for the journey. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain within familiar territory throughout the drive. It is a practical route for commuters or travelers who prefer a direct, local connection over a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Pike | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| RI 4 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| I 295 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Hartford Avenue | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Kingstown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hartford Pike
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foster, RI and Kingston, RI.
1
Start on RI 101
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Hartford Pike
2
Continue on US 6
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Avenue
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto I 295
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Continue on US 1
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Tower Hill Road
8
Turn right onto RI 138
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mooresfield Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on RI 138
478 ft
·
20 sec
·
Kingstown Road
10
Turn right onto Old North Road
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old North Road
11
Arrive at destination
Old North Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Foster, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 13.6 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.1 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
38.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
RI 138 / Mooresfield Road
Turn right onto RI 138 / Mooresfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
41.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Old North Road
Turn right onto Old North Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Kingston, RI
Night in Kingston on Saturday
Local time
9:26 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate a series of local roads, including Hartford Avenue, the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and RI 4 South, with a highway share of 0%. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—Hartford Avenue offers 0 miles of straight-line driving—you should be prepared for frequent turns and a slower, more deliberate pace. This route favors careful maneuvering over raw speed, shifting constantly as you transition through the Rhode Island landscape.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Hartford Pike.
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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near I 295.
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 41.9 miles you will encounter 6 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 13.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
707 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
421 ft
Total Descent
882 ft
Highest Point
707 ft
Elevation Range
664 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 9.9 miles on Hartford Pike. 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 13.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Kingston, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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