Origin
Kingston, RI
Late night in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, RI to Middletown, 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
19.9 mi
32 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.
Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
Middletown, RI
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Trip Overview
Kingston to Middletown is 19.9 miles and takes about 35 minutes via RI 138, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all highway and not all local roads, offering a bit of variety without being overly complicated. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. It's a simple hop that requires minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Main Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| Coddington Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Girard Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kingstown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Briar Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, RI and Middletown, RI.
1
Start on Old North Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old North Road
2
Turn left onto Briar Lane
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Briar Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Upper College Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Kingstown Road
5
Continue on RI 138
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mooresfield Road
6
Turn left onto US 1; RI 138
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Hill Road
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 138
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
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
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
108 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Upper College Road
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RI 138 / Kingstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138 / Kingstown Road
Navigation decision point
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
RI 138
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 138 toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Admiral Kalbfus Road
Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
RI 138 / Coddington Highway
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138 / Coddington Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Middletown, RI
Late night in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
19 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
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, with 48% of it on highways, so expect some stretches of faster travel interspersed with more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles on RI 138, providing a segment where you can settle into a steady pace. As you travel, the character of the drive will shift, moving from potentially more open highway sections to areas with more local traffic and intersections. This dynamic makes for a more engaging experience than a purely interstate journey.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on RI 138.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Upper College Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 19.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (Upper College Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (RI 138 / Kingstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (RI 138): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kingston, RI to Middletown, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.
Newport
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
|
via RI 138
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.9 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 (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on RI 138. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Middletown, RI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.4 miles (Upper College Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (RI 138 / Kingstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (RI 138): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middletown, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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