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Trip from Greenville, RI to Pawtucket, RI

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Drive Time

15m

Distance

9.3 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Greenville, RI, RI

Greenville, RI

Flávia Vicentini

city in Rhode Island, United States

Pawtucket, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenville, RI to Pawtucket, RI covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mineral Spring Avenue, Putnam Pike, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Mineral Spring Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 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

4.7 miles from Greenville, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 9.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mineral Spring Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5 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 US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike

Depart onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
3
3.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue

Turn left onto RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
9 mi into trip | ~14m in | Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
9.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | Roosevelt Avenue

Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mineral Spring Avenue 5 mi 8m
Putnam Pike 3.6 mi 5m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Roosevelt Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Smith Street 0.1 mi <1m
Park Place <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mineral Spring Avenue — 5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, RI and Pawtucket, RI.

1

Start on US 44; RI 116

3.6 mi · 5 min · Putnam Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Continue on US 44

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Smith Street
3

Turn left onto RI 15

5.0 mi · 8 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
4

Turn slight left onto RI 15

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
5

Continue on Park Place

447 ft · 10 sec · Park Place
6

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
7

Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
8

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 4.7 miles from Greenville, RI, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5 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 9.3 miles or 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.7 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, RI

This is one driving day of about 9.3 miles and 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenville, 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 Mineral Spring Avenue for about 5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.7 mi from Greenville, RI · 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

5 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Greenville, 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

$1.50 one way

$2.99 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $1.65 $3.29
premium $4.86 $1.78 $3.56
diesel $5.61 $2.05 $4.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.98 $0.45
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37
EV Truck/SUV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.60

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Greenville, RI

Night in Greenville on Tuesday

Local time

10:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pawtucket, RI

Night in Pawtucket on Tuesday

Local time

10:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

5 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

3 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

15m 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 Greenville, RI to Pawtucket, RI covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mineral Spring Avenue, Putnam Pike, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Greenville, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 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 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Greenville, RI to Pawtucket, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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