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Trip from Middletown, RI to Cranston, RI

Data updated 54 minutes ago

Drive Time

49m

Distance

29.4 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

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town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Middletown, RI

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city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Cranston, RI

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Trip Overview

This 29.4-mile drive from Middletown to Cranston, Rhode Island, is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 49 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of major roads, including I-195, Metacom Avenue, and West Main Road, with about 37% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this short hop is very budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous interstate slog. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a quick relocation or a day trip within the Northeast region.

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

14.7 miles from Middletown, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a highway share of 37%. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on I-195, offering a period of faster, more direct travel. As you transition off the interstate, you'll likely experience changes in road type, moving onto local avenues like Metacom Avenue and West Main Road, which may involve more traffic signals and varied speed limits. This blend means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire duration of your 49-minute journey.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 4.3 miles in near RI 114.

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 29.4 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 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
4.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | RI 114

Take the exit onto RI 114 toward RI 114 North: Bristol

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
5
17.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 195

Merge onto I 195

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.5 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

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 South: New York, Eddy Street
7
27.7 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 95

Take the exit onto I 95 toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue
6
29.2 mi into trip | ~48m in | RI 12 / Park Avenue

Turn left onto RI 12 / Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 195 8.2 mi 10m
Metacom Avenue 5.7 mi 8m
West Main Road 4.3 mi 8m
Market Street 2.6 mi 4m
I 95 1.7 mi 2m
Bristol Ferry Road 1.2 mi 1m
RI 114 1.1 mi 1m
Mount Hope Bridge 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 195 — 8.2 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, RI and Cranston, RI.

1

Start on this road

108 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto RI 114

4.3 mi · 8 min · West Main Road
3

Take the exit onto RI 114

0.3 mi · 34 sec · RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4

Turn straight onto RI 114

0.9 mi · 1 min · RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
5

Turn left onto RI 114

1.2 mi · 1 min · Bristol Ferry Road
6

Turn left onto RI 114

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
7

Continue on RI 114

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Ferry Road
8

Keep slight right at fork onto RI 136

5.7 mi · 8 min · Metacom Avenue
9

Continue on RI 136

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road
10

Continue on RI 136

2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
11

Continue on MA 136

0.5 mi · 45 sec · James Reynolds Road
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
13

Merge onto I 195

8.2 mi · 10 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Toward Thurbers Avenue
16

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 95
17

Take the exit onto I 95

0.2 mi · 33 sec · I 95
Exit 34 Toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on Roger Williams Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Roger Williams Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto RI 2

0.8 mi · 2 min · Reservoir Avenue
20

Turn left onto RI 12

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left

391 ft · 28 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this short, under-an-hour drive, flexibility is key. You can easily depart at any time that suits you, with no real need to split the trip. The estimated fuel cost is a low $5, so fuel stops aren't a major concern. Keep an eye on traffic, especially as you approach Cranston, as local roads can experience congestion. Since the longest stretch on the highway is 8.2 miles, be prepared to adjust your speed and be aware of lane changes as you transition between I-195 and the local routes 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 14.7 miles from Middletown, RI, or about 26m 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 29.4 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.7 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cranston, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Middletown, 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 Middletown, RI

This is one driving day of about 29.4 miles and 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middletown, 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 14.7 mi from Middletown, RI · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.7 miles from Middletown, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cranston, RI

The final approach into Cranston, 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 Cranston, RI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial

"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 25.3
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 24.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.73 one way

$9.47 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.21 $10.42
premium $4.86 $5.63 $11.26
diesel $5.61 $6.49 $12.98

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: 10.3 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 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.4 0 $2.57 $1.18
EV Truck/SUV 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Middletown, RI

Night in Middletown on Tuesday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

28°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cranston, RI

Night in Cranston on Tuesday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 6% chance 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

50 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

49m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Middletown, RI to Cranston, RI covers 29.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, Metacom Avenue, West Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Middletown, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.73 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 29.4 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 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Middletown, RI to Cranston, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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