Richmond is a small town not easily traveled without motor vehicle. The small town of Richmond contains several villages, including: Arcadia, Alton, Carolina, Hope Valley, Kenyon, Shannock, Usquepaug, Woodville and Wyoming.
There is a park n' ride across from the McDonalds on Rt. 138, and right off of 95, which RIPTA (http://www.ripta.com) operates.
The Three main roads that lead through Richmond are Rt. 138, Rt. 3 and Rt. 112. Following 138 with either lead you west into Hopkinton or east to route 1 and South Kingstown. Route 3 will bring you into Exeter and West Greenwich. Following 112 will lead you south in Charlestown
Easy Places to get to from Richmond, RI:
University Of Rhode Island (http://www.uri.edu): Coming from 95 North, you must take exit 3A, and continue down 138 until it runs into URI. The speed limit is 35 for most of the way and the troopers are unforgiving, especially to out-of-state drivers.
South Kingstown: Coming from 95 North again, you take exit 3A, and come down 138 until you reach South Kingstown.
Hopkinton: When driving through town, go west on 138, which leads you into Hopkinton. You come to a three way stop-light, and continue going straight. You will pass a little league baseball field on your left and thatâs how you know you are going the correct way.
Westerly: Going into town, you can get onto 95 South from either side of the road which makes it easy to get to Westerly. Get on 95 South until you get to Exit 1, which will lead you into Westerly.
Warwick: Getting to Warwick is just as easy, once you are on Main Street take 95 North, which will bring you to Providence, Warwick, and Massachusetts. Route 95 is the easiest way to get around, and the main highway for the area.
