West Kingston
in Washington County of Rhode Island, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.483 and -71.551 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 28' 59" and W -71° 33' 5"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:38 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:43 am and 4:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover West Kingston

West Kingston in Washington County (Rhode Island) is a place in United States about 340 mi (or 547 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in West Kingston is now 10:38 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 12 airports near West Kingston, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Theodore Francis Green State Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cranston, Johnston, Providence, North Providence and Taunton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 28%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 999 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

5°C (40 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hampton Inn South Kingstown - Newport Area

Address
4,7 mi
20 Hotel Drive
02879 Wakefield
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Kingston Railfanning, Acelas at 150 MPH

Published: November 28, 2010
Length: 29:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: CT Valley Rail Videos

Today Was An Awesome Day at Kingston. I Met Train538, Zink444, Go11147, Acelaboy123, and AmtrakFanNEC927. 1. Amtrak Regional 160 with AEM-7 932 2. Acela Express 2253 3. Amtrak Regional.


Acela past Kingston station (2012/04/17)

Published: October 13, 2012
Length: 15:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TrainGuy247

Acela passing through Kingston station.


Amtrak Shore Line Kingston to Providence Rear View

Published: September 04, 2014
Length: 45:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jersey Mike's Rail Videos

View from the rear of Amtrak Train 172 as it runs on the 125mph section of track between Kingston and Providence, RI.


The Snakeman in West Kingston Rhode Island

Published: May 10, 2008
Length: 22:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: lysurgery

John Schneider "The Snakeman" investigates the edge habitats of West Kingstown Rhode Island in search of snakes and other wildlife.


Acela Express and Northeast Regional at Kingston

Published: April 15, 2013
Length: 13:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: trainsandroads

[with NERailfanning] Kingston station with bonus Ensco Rail track inspection vehicle (complete with Amtrak escort)


Rainy Hornshows!! From Historic Kingston Station, Including Regional 66 and P&W

Published: July 01, 2009
Length: 29:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: xTrAIns5x

Yet again another Amazing day at Kingston Station, RI 1. Regional 66 with Odd Consit, It had Amfleet II Coach Class Car before the Baggage Car and then Amfleet 1 coaches. 2. Second Acela...


Must See!!! Speeding Hornshows from Canton Junction, PVD, and Kingston

Published: June 15, 2009
Length: 10:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: xTrAIns5x

Here is another great two days of railfanning with awesome Horn , including 4 new Locations of railfanning all with Horn...Rate, Comment, Subscribe, Friend Request. 1. Regional AEM-7 923...


American Orient Express Stops At Kingston Station | AUG 2005

Published: October 18, 2009
Length: 33:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: magicjackatx adventures

An unexpected unscheduled station stop at Kingston Station, and a surprise to witness for all! The once famous American Orient Express, no longer running, rolls up to the Kingston Station...


Northeast Regional and Acela Express at Kingston

Published: May 26, 2012
Length: 02:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: trainsandroads

Regionals and Acela at top speed at kingston station.


Kingston / acelaboy123's Spot Railfanning: MUST SEE Catches!!!! 150MPH Hornshows @ Kingston

Published: June 02, 2009
Length: 50:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: xTrAIns5x

Note: I took a couple days with acelaboy123 down to Kingston Station and recorded at total of at least 20 trains almost all with amazing horn! Enjoy! 1. Double AEM-7 Regional with a Couple...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kingston, Rhode Island

Kingston is a village and a census-designated place in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States, and the site of the main campus of the University of Rhode Island. Much of the village center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Kingston Village Historic District.

Located at 41.4833, -71.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University towns in the United States, Villages in Washington County, Rhode Island, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Census-designated places in Washington County, Rhode Island, Historic districts in Washington County, Rhode Island

Ryan Center

Ryan Center is a 7,657-seat multi-purpose arena in Kingston, Rhode Island. The arena opened in 2002 as a replacement for the old Keaney Gymnasium, which was built when the school's needs were for a much smaller student population. It is home to the University of Rhode Island Rams basketball. The building is named for Thomas M Ryan, Class of 1975, CEO of Rhode Island-based CVS Pharmacy and lead benefactor of the arena. The general manager is Leah Becki.

Located at 41.4875, -71.5356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
College basketball venues in the United States, Sports venues in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Rams basketball venues, Sports venues in Washington County, Rhode Island

Keaney Gymnasium

Keaney Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Kingston, Rhode Island, USA. The arena opened in 1953 and currently seats 3,385 (plus room for 500 standing-room only spectators). It was home to the University of Rhode Island Rams men's basketball team before it moved to Ryan Center in 2002. Currently, the volleyball team calls Keaney home. The arena was named in honor of Rhode Island football coach, chemistry professor, basketball coach and athletic director Frank Keaney.

Located at 41.486, -71.5362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College basketball venues in the United States, Sports venues in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Rams basketball venues, Defunct college basketball venues in the United States, Indoor arenas in the United States, Sports venues in Washington County, Rhode Island

Meade Stadium

Meade Stadium is a 5,180-seat multi-purpose stadium in Kingston, Rhode Island. It is home to the University of Rhode Island Rams football team. The facility opened in 1928. It was renamed in 1936 to honor John E. "Jack" Meade, class of 1915, longtime Rhode Island politician and booster, who was said to have never missed a game in the stadium until his death in 1972. The stadium has undergone many changes in its history.

Located at 41.488, -71.5346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College football venues, Sports venues in Rhode Island, Multi-purpose stadiums in the United States, 1928 establishments, Sports venues in Washington County, Rhode Island

Kingston Railroad Station (Rhode Island)

Kingston Station is located at 1 Railroad Avenue, in West Kingston, Rhode Island. It was built at this location in 1875 by the New York, Providence and Boston Railroad, also known as the Stonington Line.

Located at 41.484, -71.5607 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amtrak stations in Rhode Island, Railroad museums in Rhode Island, Railway stations opened in 1875, Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Rhode Island, Museums in Washington County, Rhode Island, South Kingstown, Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island (URI) is the principal public research university in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its main campus is located in Kingston. Additional campuses include the Feinstein Campus in Providence, the Narragansett Bay Campus in Narragansett, and the W. Alton Jones Campus in West Greenwich. URI currently enrolls 14,546 undergraduate and 4,549 graduate students. It is a land grant, sea grant, and urban grant institution.

Located at 41.4807, -71.5258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Rhode Island, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Educational institutions established in 1888, Flagship universities in the United States, Land-grant universities and colleges, Public universities, Universities and colleges in Rhode Island, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Buildings and structures in Washington County, Rhode Island, Education in Washington County, Rhode Island, Visitor attractions in Washington County, Rhode Island

Bill Beck Field

Bill Beck Field is a baseball venue located on the campus of the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island, USA. It is home to the Rhode Island Rams baseball team, a member of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The field was built in 1966 and is named after former Rams baseball and football coach Bill Beck. It has a capacity of 1,000 spectators. The field is located behind Mackal Field House, the home venue of Rhode Island's men's and women's indoor track & field teams.

Located at 41.485, -71.5375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Rams baseball

Bradford R. Boss Arena

The Bradford R. Boss Arena is an 2,500-seat ice arena on the campus of The University of Rhode Island located in Kingston, Rhode Island. The ice arena is named in honor of Bradford R. Boss, one of the founders of the URI men’s hockey club in 1951, member of the URI class of 1955, and member of URI Athletic Hall of Fame. The facility is home to the University of Rhode Island Rams men's and women's ice hockey teams.

Located at 41.4839, -71.5382 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Rhode Island, Sports venues in Washington County, Rhode Island, Indoor arenas in the United States, College ice hockey venues in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States

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