Origin
Middletown, RI
Late night in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, RI to Barrington, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, RI
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Barrington, RI
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Trip Overview
Middletown, RI to Barrington, RI is 15.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via West Main Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, one-day trip stays within Rhode Island, moving you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a local drive with a few turns, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking for a quick transfer or a simple local excursion without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Hope Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| County Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| RI 114 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Ferry Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Road
— 4.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, RI and Barrington, RI.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto RI 114
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Road
3
Take the exit onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
5
Turn left onto RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
6
Turn left onto RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
7
Continue on RI 114
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ferry Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Road
9
Continue on RI 114
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Hope Street
10
Continue on RI 114
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
12
Arrive at destination
RI 103; RI 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 114 / West Main Road
Turn right onto RI 114 / West Main Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
RI 114
Take the exit onto RI 114 toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
RI 114 / Bristol Ferry Road
Turn left onto RI 114 / Bristol Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
RI 114 / Ferry Road
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 114 / Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Barrington, RI
Late night in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
12:39 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
27m 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 is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with only about 7% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through towns primarily using West Main Road, Hope Street, and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on West Main Road. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you traverse these local thoroughfares, rather than a long, steady cruise on a single highway.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on West Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near RI 114 / West Main Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 114 / West Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (RI 114 / Bristol Ferry Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on West Main Road. 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: near the start (RI 114 / West Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (RI 114 / Bristol Ferry Road): 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 Barrington, 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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