Kingston Rhode Island Map
Kingston, Rhode Island — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kingston, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Kingston, Rhode Island
| City | Kingston |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.480379 |
| Longitude | -71.52256 |
| Population | 7,332 |
| Density | 1724.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Kingston, Rhode Island
Kingston is a locality in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,332. The population density is 1724.7 people per km². Kingston is located at 41.4804°N, 71.5226°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2879.
Kingston unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers and the persistent murmur of its waterways. It lies 16.1 miles south-south-west of Warwick, RI (from Warwick, RI: bearing 200°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-west of Narragansett Pier. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling country, where fields of green, often dotted with the darker shadows of woodlands, give way to the meandering paths of streams. The air, especially after a rain, carries a damp, earthy scent, a reminder of the fertile soil that has sustained life here for centuries. Even on a bright day, a certain softness of light seems to permeate the atmosphere, a pearly sheen that lends a quiet, introspective quality to the surroundings. The very shape of the land, with its subtle dips and rises, suggests a place where time moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace. The history of Kingston is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Washington County, a legacy evident in the enduring farmsteads that still grace the countryside. For generations, the land has been the primary source of livelihood, with crops and livestock forming the backbone of its economy. The presence of the University of Rhode Island nearby injects a vibrant intellectual energy into Kingston, bringing a youthful dynamism to the otherwise established, rural character. This blend of agrarian tradition and academic pursuit creates a unique cultural texture, where the quiet hum of agricultural life coexists with the intellectual discourse of a university campus, a distinctive rhythm that defines Kingston.
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About This Kingston Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Kingston, Rhode Island with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kingston and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Kingston is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Kingston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
