Origin
Kingston, RI
Night in Kingston on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, RI to Pawtucket, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
Pawtucket, RI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 34.7-mile drive from Kingston to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, can be completed in about 52 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-95 and Col Rodman Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this route is quite budget-friendly for a short journey within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway and local road experiences. Since it's a quick trip with no recommended stops, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy a straightforward travel day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kingstown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Briar Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Upper College Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 14.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, RI and Pawtucket, 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 left at fork onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
8
Turn straight onto RI 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
15
Merge onto I 95
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 40
Toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Thurston Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Thurston Street
18
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Park Place
447 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Place
20
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Roosevelt Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Kingston, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 20.3 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
30 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
7
30.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
8
33.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Pawtucket, RI
Night in Pawtucket on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
6 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
52m 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?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 42% of it being highway driving. You'll spend a significant portion on I-95, including a longest stretch of 14.5 miles without needing to exit. Expect the feel to shift as you transition from potentially more open highway sections to the roads closer to Pawtucket. While not an entirely monotonous interstate experience, the bulk of the travel is on main arteries like I-95 and Col Rodman Highway, indicating a focus on efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising.
42% 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: 14.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.3 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Pawtucket, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Massachusetts along the way.
Massachusetts
30.7 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Arriving in Pawtucket, RI
Full guide →Pawtucket is a Rhode Island city of 75,604 (2020) founded in 1671. It is a diverse city home to many cultures resulting in a spectrum of sights, sounds, and flavors. With an emerging interest and concentration on the arts, Pawtucket has introduced performing arts and visual arts into the community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on I 95. 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 Pawtucket, 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 20.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Pawtucket, 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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