Origin
North Kingstown, RI
Morning in North Kingstown on Thursday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from North Kingstown, RI to Woonsocket, RI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Woonsocket, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Kingstown, RI to Woonsocket, RI covers 37.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Col Rodman Highway, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| RI 146A | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Allenton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 120 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~6,171 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~270 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 53 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown, RI and Woonsocket, 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
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 295
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
11
Merge onto RI 146
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto RI 146A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
RI 146A
Exit 10
Toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
417 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamlet Avenue
15
Continue on RI 122
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Court Street
16
Continue on RI 122
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
High Street
17
Turn left
275 ft
·
20 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34 — 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
7
31.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
8
34 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
RI 146A
Take the exit onto RI 146A toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 10
Toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsoc...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.39 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Woonsocket, RI
Morning in Woonsocket on Thursday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
49m 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?
37.2 mi in 49m — 57% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 295.
57% 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: 18.6 mi on I 295.
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 14 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
353 ft
62 ft
Total Climb
360 ft
Total Descent
236 ft
Highest Point
353 ft
~29.4 mi in
Elevation Range
291 ft
About the Cities
Starting in North Kingstown, RI
Full guide →North Kingstown is in Washington County, Rhode Island in the United States of America. It has 30 mi (48 km) of coastline on Narragansett Bay and covers almost 58 sq mi (150 km2). As of 2019, the population was approximately 26,000. The town is 60 miles south of Boston, Massachusetts, 20 miles south of Providence, Rhode Island, and 12 miles northwest of Newport, Rhode Island. The 143rd Wing of the RI Air National Guard is based at the Quonset airport. North Kingstown encompasses the villages of Allenton, Hamilton, Davisville, Quidnessett, Lafayette, Slocum, Belleville and Saunderstown. While Wickford, a quaint touristic village renowned for its history and its festivals, is part of North Kingstown, it is covered in its own separate article.
Top landmarks
- • Wickford — village in the town of North Kingstown, Rhode Island
- • Davisville Historic District — historic district in Rhode Island, United States
- • Hamilton Mill Village Historic District — North Kingstown, RI, listed on the NRHP in Rhode Island
Arriving in Woonsocket, RI
Full guide →Founded 1867
Woonsocket is a city in Rhode Island along the northern border with Massachusetts.
Top landmarks
- • 1761 Milestone — mile marker in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
- • Cato Hill Historic District — historic district in Rhode Island, United States
- • St. Ann's Church Complex — church building in Woonsocket, United States of America
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 49m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on I 295. 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 Woonsocket, 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 — 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 Woonsocket, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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