Origin
Bristol, RI
Night in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Bristol, RI to North Scituate, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, RI to North Scituate, RI covers 27.8 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Street, Metacom Avenue, Kickemuit Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 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
13.9 miles from Bristol, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 27.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bristol, RI to North Scituate, RI is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, RI to North Scituate, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Metacom Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kickemuit Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James Reynolds Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, RI and North Scituate, RI.
1
Start on the route
302 ft
·
25 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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Franklin Street
4
Turn left onto Metacom Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Metacom Avenue
5
Continue on Kickemuit Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
6
Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
7
Continue on James Reynolds Road
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
9
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
10 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
12
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15
Continue on 6/10 Connector
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
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6/10 Connector
16
Keep slight right to continue on Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Atwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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RI 5: Atwood Avenue
18
Keep slight right to continue on Johnston
282 ft
·
7 sec
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Johnston
19
Turn straight onto Atwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Atwood Avenue
20
Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Hartford Avenue
21
Continue on Hartford Pike
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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Hartford Pike
22
Turn left onto West Greenville Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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West Greenville Road
23
Arrive at your 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 13.9 miles from Bristol, RI, or about 20m into the drive.
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 27.8 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Scituate, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bristol, 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 Bristol, RI
This is one driving day of about 27.8 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bristol, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.9 mi from Bristol, RI · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.9 miles from Bristol, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Scituate, RI
The final approach into North Scituate, 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 North Scituate, 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
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
North Scituate, RI
Night in North Scituate on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
14 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
41m 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 Bristol, RI to North Scituate, RI covers 27.8 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Street, Metacom Avenue, Kickemuit Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Bristol, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.48 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.
The drive from Bristol, RI to North Scituate, RI is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, RI to North Scituate, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bristol, RI to North Scituate, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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