Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woonsocket, RI
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North Kingstown, RI
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Woonsocket to North Kingstown is 36.6 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I-295 and RI-4, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward connection between two points. It's a practical option for a quick transit, suitable for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| RI 4 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| RI 146A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Allenton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bernon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,209 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~276 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 44 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket, RI and North Kingstown, RI.
Start on this road
Turn left onto RI 122
Turn left onto Arnold Street
Turn right onto RI 104
Turn left onto Bernon Street
Enter roundabout onto Bernon Street
Continue on Bernon Street
Turn right onto Greene Street
At end of road, turn right onto Park Avenue
Turn left onto RI 146A
Take the ramp onto RI 146A
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146A
Take the exit
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
Turn left onto West Allenton Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Woonsocket, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto RI 104 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Bernon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| premium | $5.29 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Woonsocket on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in North Kingstown on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is mostly highway, with 83% of the 36.6 miles on freeways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on I-295, covering 18.1 miles. Expect a transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach North Kingstown. The interstate sections will likely feature dense exit activity as you navigate through the urban and suburban areas of Rhode Island.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near RI 104 / Main Street.
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 20 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (RI 104 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Bernon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
265 ft
Total Descent
390 ft
Highest Point
360 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
310 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Woonsocket, RI to North Kingstown, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Boston Massachusetts along the way.
Boston Massachusetts
Founded 1867
Woonsocket is a city in Rhode Island along the northern border with Massachusetts.
Top landmarks
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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