Origin
Bradford, RI
Late night in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Bradford, RI to Cranston, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradford, RI
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Cranston, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bradford, RI to Cranston, RI covers 38.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Bald Hill Road, Ashaway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.4 miles from Bradford, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 38.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Bald Hill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.7 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
453 ft
45 ft
Total Climb
630 ft
Total Descent
621 ft
Highest Point
453 ft
~16.6 mi in
Elevation Range
408 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Bald Hill Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near RI 3 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 38.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (RI 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
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RI 3 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.5 mi into trip
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~42m in
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I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
7
33.6 mi into trip
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~44m in
Take the exit toward RI 2 North: Cranston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward RI 2 North: Cranston
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward RI 2 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward RI 2 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.7 mi | 31m |
| Bald Hill Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Ashaway Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Reservoir Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 295 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford, RI and Cranston, RI.
1
Start on Shetland Drive
490 ft
·
26 sec
·
Shetland Drive
2
Turn left onto Gurnsey Avenue
399 ft
·
21 sec
·
Gurnsey Avenue
3
Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Red Barn Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto RI 216
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Church Street
5
Continue on RI 91; RI 216
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Riverside Drive
6
Continue on RI 91; RI 216
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on RI 91; RI 216
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Alton Bradford Road
8
Turn left onto RI 216
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashaway Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
11
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 1B
Toward RI 2 North: Cranston
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
418 ft
·
14 sec
Toward RI 2 North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto RI 2
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bald Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on RI 2
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Reservoir Avenue
17
Turn right onto RI 12
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
18
Turn left
391 ft
·
28 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.4 miles from Bradford, RI, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38.7 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cranston, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bradford, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bradford, RI
This is one driving day of about 38.7 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bradford, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 26.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Bradford, RI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Bradford, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cranston, RI
The final approach into Cranston, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cranston, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cranston, RI
Late night in Cranston on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
19 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bradford, RI to Cranston, RI covers 38.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Bald Hill Road, Ashaway Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Bradford, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 38.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (RI 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bradford, RI to Cranston, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 45 ft to 453 ft elevation with about 630 ft of total climbing.
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