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Trip from Tiverton, 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

44m

Distance

24.4 mi

39 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Tiverton, RI, RI

Tiverton, RI

Brent Singleton

town in Rhode Island, United States

North Kingstown, RI

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Trip Overview

This 24.4-mile drive from Tiverton to North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 44 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with a modest fuel cost estimated at around $4. The route primarily utilizes RI 138, RI 114, and RI 24, offering a straightforward journey. As both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Rhode Island, you'll experience a consistent local flavor throughout. This drive is ideal for those seeking a short, efficient connection between two points without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
RI 138 8.8 mi 12m
RI 114 6.1 mi 13m
RI 24 1.5 mi 2m
Main Road 1.2 mi 2m
Tower Hill Road 1.1 mi 2m
JT Connell Highway 0.9 mi 2m
Coddington Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: RI 138 — 8.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tiverton, RI and North Kingstown, RI.

1

Start on RI 77

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Road
2

Take the ramp

3.2 mi · 4 min
Toward RI 24 South, RI 138 South: Newport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Continue on RI 24

1.5 mi · 2 min · RI 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on RI 114

6.1 mi · 13 min · RI 114
5

Turn right onto RI 138

0.9 mi · 1 min · Coddington Highway
6

Continue on RI 138

0.6 mi · 1 min · JT Connell Highway
7

Enter roundabout onto RI 138A

137 ft · 1 sec · JT Connell Highway
8

Continue on RI 138A

0.3 mi · 30 sec · JT Connell Highway
9

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto RI 138

8.8 mi · 12 min · RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 1 North: Providence Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto US 1

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Tower Hill Road
13

Continue on US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
14

Turn right

52 ft · 5 sec
15

Turn right

93 ft · 9 sec
16

Turn left

364 ft · 26 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward RI 24 South, RI 138 South: Newport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward RI 24 South, RI 138 South: Newport
4
13.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | RI 138A / JT Connell Highway

Enter roundabout onto RI 138A / JT Connell Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
13.8 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
22.7 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward US 1 North: Providence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 North: Providence
5
24.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.86 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.32 $8.64
premium $4.86 $4.67 $9.35
diesel $5.61 $5.39 $10.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56

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.

Origin

Tiverton, RI

Late night in Tiverton on Sunday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

Destination

North Kingstown, RI

Late night in North Kingstown on Sunday

Local time

12:43 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

44m 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 highway-focused experience on this route, with 67% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along RI 138. While the majority of the drive is on main roads like RI 138, RI 114, and RI 24, it maintains a practical, direct feel rather than a leisurely scenic tour. The road character is largely defined by these principal arteries, ensuring consistent travel speeds for most of the journey.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on RI 138.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on RI 138 and RI 114. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (RI 138A / JT Connell Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on RI 138. 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 Kingstown, 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (RI 138A / JT Connell Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles: 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 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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