Origin
North Kingstown, RI
Night in North Kingstown on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from North Kingstown, RI to Little Compton, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Kingstown, RI
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Little Compton, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick escape within Rhode Island, this 34.9-mile journey from North Kingstown to Little Compton is an ideal day trip. Spanning approximately 1 hour and 1 minute, the drive is straightforward enough that you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Tower Hill Road, RI 138 East, and Admiral Kalbfus Road. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly economical route to tackle in a single afternoon. Because this trip stays entirely within the Northeast, you can expect a familiar, manageable pace that avoids the stress of long-distance highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 10.3 mi | 17m |
| RI 138 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| West Main Road | 6.2 mi | 13m |
| RI 24 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Tower Hill Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Coddington Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Meeting House Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Girard Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 10.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown, RI and Little Compton, RI.
1
Start on this road
364 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
93 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left
52 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn left onto US 1
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Hill Road
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
7
Merge onto RI 138
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 138
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
6.2 mi
·
13 min
·
West Main Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on RI 24
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
RI 24
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit onto RI 138
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
RI 138
Exit 4
Toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto RI 77
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Road
15
Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting House Lane
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Commons
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Commons
17
Turn left onto South of Commons Road
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
South of Commons Road
18
Arrive at destination
South of Commons Road
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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from North Kingstown, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
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 RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
RI 138
Merge onto RI 138
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
RI 138
Take the exit onto RI 138 toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward RI 138, RI 77: Tiverton, Little Compton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
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
Little Compton, RI
Night in Little Compton on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°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.
Road read
1h 1m 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 demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire duration of the trip. The road personality shifts as you transition between local corridors, providing a steady, hands-on driving experience. Without any long, straight stretches, you will find the route keeps you engaged as you maneuver through the local landscape. It is the perfect choice if you prefer the slower, more deliberate pace of regional roads over the high-speed intensity of major freeways.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 10.3 miles on Main Road. 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 Little Compton, 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Little Compton, 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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