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South Kingstown

Rhode Island, United States · North America

About South Kingstown

South Kingstown is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Kingston, 14km from Ocean Drive (Newport).

South Kingstown is a town located in Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 30,826, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, South Kingstown sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add South Kingstown to your route.

About South Kingstown

South Kingstown is a town in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 31,931 at the 2020 census. South Kingstown is the second largest town in Rhode Island by total geographic area, behind New Shoreham, and the third largest town in Rhode Island by geographic land

Read more area, behind Exeter and Coventry.

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Where is South Kingstown located?

South Kingstown is located in Rhode Island, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.4472 latitude, -71.5249 longitude.

What is the population of South Kingstown?

South Kingstown has a population of approximately 30,826 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
30,826
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Rhode Island
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.4472, -71.5249

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Worth the detour from South Kingstown

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Ocean Drive (Newport)

Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Newport Mansions

Opulent Gilded Age summer 'cottages' of America's wealthiest families lining the Newport Cliff Walk along the Rhode Island coast.

19 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Mystic Seaport Museum

America's leading maritime museum, a recreated 19th-century seafaring village with historic ships, a working shipyard, and engaging exhibits.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near South Kingstown

  • Right hereOcean Drive (Newport)Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

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