Origin
North Kingstown, RI
Night in North Kingstown on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from North Kingstown, RI to North Scituate, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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North Scituate, RI
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Trip Overview
North Kingstown to North Scituate is 26.8 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Col Rodman Highway and I-295, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Rhode Island, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a short drive, making it ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey. You'll experience a mixed drive that's mostly highway, so it's efficient but not particularly scenic. Consider this if you need to get between these two points without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Col Rodman Highway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| I 295 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| US 6 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Allenton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Greenville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Col Rodman Highway
— 9.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown, RI and North Scituate, 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
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Tower Hill Road
5
Turn right onto West Allenton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Allenton Road
6
Turn right onto RI 4
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 295
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 6: Providence, Hartford CT
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6
13
Continue on US 6
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Exit 9C
Toward US 6 West: Hartford Connecticut
14
Turn left onto RI 116
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Greenville Road
15
Arrive at destination
RI 116
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.7 — 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
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Providence, Hartford CT
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 9
Toward US 6: Providence, Hartford CT
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Scituate, RI
Night in North Scituate on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
36m 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 57% of it on highways like Col Rodman Highway and I-295. You'll encounter stretches that are primarily highway driving, allowing for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted section is 9.5 miles on Col Rodman Highway, offering a good chance to settle into a rhythm. While there are highway segments, the overall profile suggests a blend, so expect some transitions as you move between major roads and potentially more local sections. It's not a pure interstate grind, but it's not a winding country road either.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Col Rodman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 North Kingstown, RI to North Scituate, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
21.1 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Col Rodman Highway. 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 North Scituate, 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 10.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Scituate, 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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