Origin
Narragansett, RI
Morning in Narragansett on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Narragansett, RI to North Kingstown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Narragansett, RI
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North Kingstown, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Narragansett and North Kingstown, this 8.2-mile journey is as efficient as it gets. Expect to spend about 12 minutes on the road, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your path primarily utilizes Boston Neck Road, Bridgetown Road, and Tower Hill Road to navigate between these two Rhode Island locales. With a minimal fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical drive for your weekend errands or local commute. Since both towns are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent coastal atmosphere throughout the entire trip. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Hill Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Boston Neck Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Bridgetown Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Point Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tower Hill Road
— 3.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett, RI and North Kingstown, RI.
1
Start on Bridge Point Drive
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
Bridge Point Drive
2
Turn left onto RI 1A
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Boston Neck Road
3
Turn left onto Bridgetown Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridgetown Road
4
Turn right onto US 1; RI 138
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Hill Road
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
6
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
7
Turn right
52 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right
93 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn left
364 ft
·
26 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — 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 1A / Boston Neck Road
Turn left onto RI 1A / Boston Neck Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1; RI 138 / Tower Hill Road
Turn right onto US 1; RI 138 / Tower Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1 / Tower Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 / Tower Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
North Kingstown, RI
Morning in North Kingstown on Sunday
Local time
6:19 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
14m 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?
Behind the wheel, you will find this path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a cruise-control interstate experience. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed, multi-lane stretches on this journey. The route is characterized by constant navigation through local roads, meaning there is no long-distance uninterrupted stretch to settle into. You will be actively maneuvering through turns rather than dealing with the monotony of a highway grind. Navigating these local arteries provides a practical, hands-on driving experience that reflects the typical pace of Rhode Island’s coastal road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Tower Hill 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 1A / Boston Neck 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 14m drive. You will face about 7 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 1A / Boston Neck Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 1; RI 138 / Tower Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 1 / Tower Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Tower Hill 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 1A / Boston Neck Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 1; RI 138 / Tower Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 1 / Tower Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 North Kingstown, 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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