Origin
Bristol, RI
Evening in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Bristol, RI to Woonsocket, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Woonsocket, RI
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Trip Overview
This 31.6-mile drive from Bristol, Rhode Island, to Woonsocket, Rhode Island, will take you approximately 44 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, including I-195 and Eddie Dowling Highway, with about 30% of the journey on highways. Given the short duration and modest 44-minute travel time, you won't need to split this drive. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, offering a familiar driving experience.
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
15.8 miles from Bristol, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive presents a mixed profile, blending highway speeds with local road navigation. Approximately 30% of your travel will be on highways like I-195, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.2 miles. As you transition off the interstate, you'll encounter roads like Eddie Dowling Highway and Metacom Avenue, offering a more varied driving experience. This route isn't a monotonous highway grind; it shifts gears, requiring you to adapt to different speed limits and road conditions as you progress toward Woonsocket.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near US 6.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 31.6 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 16 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
16 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
16.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
17.2 mi into trip
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~26m 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
6
25.6 mi into trip
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~35m in
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RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.4 mi into trip
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~38m in
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RI 146A
Take the exit onto RI 146A toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 10
Toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsoc...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Metacom Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| RI 146A | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, RI and Woonsocket, RI.
1
Start on this road
301 ft
·
24 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn left onto RI 136
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Metacom Avenue
5
Continue on RI 136
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
6
Continue on RI 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
7
Continue on MA 136
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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James Reynolds Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
9
Merge onto I 195
8.2 mi
·
10 min
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I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
13
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.
14
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto RI 146A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
RI 146A
Exit 10
Toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
417 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamlet Avenue
20
Continue on RI 122
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Court Street
21
Continue on RI 122
502 ft
·
14 sec
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High Street
22
Turn left
275 ft
·
20 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just 44 minutes, this trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience, perhaps mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour congestion. Since the drive is short, you won't need extensive rest stops, but there are opportunities to refuel with an estimated cost of $5. Keep an eye out for transitions between highway and local roads, as these can sometimes catch drivers off guard. The longest stretch on I-195 is 8.2 miles, so plan your fuel needs accordingly before you depart Bristol.
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 15.8 miles from Bristol, RI, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 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 31.6 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woonsocket, 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 31.6 miles and 44m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 195 for about 8.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Bristol, RI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Bristol, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woonsocket, RI
The final approach into Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket, 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
$5.09 one way
$10.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Woonsocket, RI
Evening in Woonsocket on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
16 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
44m 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 Woonsocket, RI covers 31.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, Eddie Dowling Highway, Metacom Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $5.09 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 15 significant decision points across 31.6 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 16 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bristol, RI to Woonsocket, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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