Origin
Bradford, RI
Late night in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Bradford, RI to Pawtucket, RI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Pawtucket, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bradford, RI to Pawtucket, RI covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Main Street, Ashaway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.55 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
23.4 miles from Bradford, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 46.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.6 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 24 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 38.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.5 miles in near I 95.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 46.9 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 32.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
32.5 mi into trip
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~42m in
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I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
42.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
7
42.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
7
43 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
8
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bradford, RI to Pawtucket, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Massachusetts along the way.
Massachusetts
42.9 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 38.6 mi | 47m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Ashaway Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Alton Bradford Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Red Barn Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 38.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford, RI and Pawtucket, RI.
1
Start on Shetland Drive
490 ft
·
26 sec
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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
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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 right at fork onto I 95
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
17
Merge onto I 95
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 40
Toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Thurston Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Thurston Street
20
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on Park Place
447 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Place
22
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Roosevelt Avenue
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 23.4 miles from Bradford, RI, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.6 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 46.9 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.4 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pawtucket, 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 46.9 miles and 1h 3m.
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 38.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Bradford, RI · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Bradford, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pawtucket, RI
The final approach into Pawtucket, 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 Pawtucket, 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
$7.55 one way
$15.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Pawtucket, RI
Late night in Pawtucket on Wednesday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
23 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
1h 3m 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 Pawtucket, RI covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Main Street, 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 23.4 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 $7.55 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 16 significant decision points across 46.9 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 32.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bradford, RI to Pawtucket, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Massachusetts along the way.
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