Origin
Cranston, RI
Night in Cranston on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cranston, RI to Middletown, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cranston, RI
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Middletown, RI
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Trip Overview
This 29.1-mile drive from Cranston, RI, to Middletown, RI, will take you about 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the East Providence Expressway and Metacom Avenue, with a significant portion on RI 114. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $5, which is quite budget-friendly for a journey within Rhode Island. The route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a quick getaway.
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
14.6 miles from Cranston, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route presents a mixed driving profile, with 47% of it being on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a 6.9-mile segment on the East Providence Expressway. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating sections of Metacom Avenue and RI 114, which will likely offer a different feel, perhaps more local traffic and varied speed limits. This blend means you won't be stuck in monotonous highway travel for the entire journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 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 early in the drive near RI 12 / Park Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 29.1 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: near the start (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: 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.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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RI 12 / Park Avenue
Turn sharp right onto RI 12 / Park Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
9
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Providence, Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1C-B
Toward I 95: Providence, Warwick
8
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
3.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
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 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
6.7 mi into trip
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~12m in
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I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cranston, RI and Middletown, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
Cape Cod
3.7 mi in
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~7m
Seekonk
6.7 mi in
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~12m
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via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Newport Rhode Island
12.1 mi in
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~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Metacom Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| RI 114 | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston, RI and Middletown, RI.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
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9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp right onto RI 12
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto RI 2
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Reservoir Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward RI 10 South
5
Merge onto RI 10
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Huntington Expressway
6
Take the exit
492 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 1C-B
Toward I 95: Providence, Warwick
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 195; US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Iway
11
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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East Providence Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
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East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
14
Turn right onto MA 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
15
Continue on MA 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Market Street
16
Continue on RI 136
195 ft
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6 sec
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Market Street
17
Turn straight onto RI 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
18
Continue on RI 136
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Arlington Avenue
19
Turn straight onto RI 136
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Metacom Avenue
20
Continue on RI 136
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Metacom Avenue
21
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ferry Road
22
Continue on RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
23
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
24
Turn right onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Road
25
Take the ramp onto RI 114
4.5 mi
·
9 min
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RI 114
26
Turn left
108 ft
·
8 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this short 48-minute trip, flexibility is your best friend. You can easily depart anytime without needing to split the drive. With only 29.1 miles, you'll spend minimal time on the road, making the $5 fuel cost very economical. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour on the East Providence Expressway. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks if needed, perhaps after the longest stretch on the expressway. Keep an eye out for transitions between the highway and local roads like Metacom Avenue.
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 14.6 miles from Cranston, RI, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 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 29.1 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.6 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cranston, 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 Cranston, RI
This is one driving day of about 29.1 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cranston, 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 East Providence Expressway for about 6.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.6 mi from Cranston, RI · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.6 miles from Cranston, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middletown, RI
The final approach into Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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
$4.68 one way
$9.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
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: 10.2 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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
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
Middletown, RI
Night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
15 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.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 Cranston, RI to Middletown, RI covers 29.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue, RI 114. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Cranston, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.68 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 29.1 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: near the start (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cranston, RI and Middletown, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
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