Origin
Cranston, RI
Morning in Cranston on Friday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranston, RI to Wescott Beach, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Wescott Beach, RI
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Trip Overview
Cranston, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is 19.9 miles and takes about 37m via Putnam Pike, Atwood Avenue, and Greenville Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a drive with frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick getaway, with no major highways involved, offering a more connected feel to the towns you pass through. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct drive to your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 19.9 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 6.8 miles along Putnam Pike. As you transition from Putnam Pike to Atwood Avenue and then Greenville Avenue, be prepared for the road to weave through local areas. This type of driving requires consistent attention to your navigation and surroundings, offering a close-up view of the communities you're passing through.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Putnam Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RI 12 / Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 1.9 miles (RI 5 / Atwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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RI 12 / Park Avenue
Turn sharp right onto RI 12 / Park Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
RI 5 / Atwood Avenue
Turn right onto RI 5 / Atwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
RI 5 / Greenville Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5 / Greenville Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Wood Road
Turn left onto Wood Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Pike | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Atwood Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Greenville Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Chesnut Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Park Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Phenix Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brown School Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Putnam Pike
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston, RI and Wescott Beach, RI.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp right onto RI 12
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Avenue
3
Continue on RI 12
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Phenix Avenue
4
Turn right onto RI 5
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Atwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenville Avenue
6
Continue on Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Putnam Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto Chesnut Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
9
Continue on Chesnut Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
10
Turn left onto Brown School Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown School Road
11
Turn left onto Wood Road
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wood Road
12
Arrive at destination
Wood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Wescott Beach, RI
Morning in Wescott Beach on Friday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Wescott Beach, RI covers 19.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Putnam Pike, Atwood Avenue, Greenville Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.20 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 straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.9 miles (RI 5 / Atwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cranston, RI to Wescott Beach, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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