Origin
Middletown, RI
Afternoon in Middletown on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, RI to Pawtucket, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, RI
Wikimedia Commons
Pawtucket, RI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 27.9-mile drive from Middletown, Rhode Island, to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, will take you about 47 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, one-day trip with a modest estimated fuel cost of $4. The route primarily uses local roads like Pawtucket Avenue, West Main Road, and Hope Street, with only about 5% on highways, suggesting a more turn-heavy, local feel. Given its short duration and distance, this is an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without needing an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and the state of Rhode Island for this entire journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 47-minute, 27.9-mile trip. With only a 5% highway share, you'll be navigating local streets rather than cruising on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles along Pawtucket Avenue. This route requires your attention, as you'll be making frequent turns and encountering varied traffic patterns typical of local Rhode Island roads. The drive progresses through a mix of urban and suburban settings as you make your way north.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pawtucket Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RI 114 / West Main Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 114 / West Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (RI 114 / Ferry Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 114 / West Main Road
Turn right onto RI 114 / West Main Road
Navigation decision point
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
4
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
RI 114 / Ferry Road
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 114 / Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
RI 103
Take the exit onto RI 103 toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
RI 103 / County Road
Enter roundabout onto RI 103 / County Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Middletown, RI to Pawtucket, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Riverside along the way.
Riverside
17.3 mi in
|
~29m
|
via RI 103
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket Avenue | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| West Main Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Hope Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| County Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Willett Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pawtucket Avenue
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, RI and Pawtucket, 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 left at fork onto RI 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Road
9
Continue on RI 114
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Hope Street
10
Continue on RI 114
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road
12
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Wampanoag Trail
13
Take the exit onto RI 103
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
RI 103
Toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside
14
Turn slight right onto RI 103
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road
Toward Riverside
15
Enter roundabout onto RI 103
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
County Road
16
Continue on RI 103
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
County Road
17
Continue on RI 103
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Willett Avenue
18
Turn right onto RI 103
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
19
Continue on RI 103
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 1A; RI 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
21
Continue on RI 114
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
22
Continue on RI 114
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
School Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto RI 114
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broadway
24
Turn right onto RI 114
227 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Roosevelt Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
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
Pawtucket, RI
Afternoon in Pawtucket on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
25 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
47m 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 Middletown, RI to Pawtucket, RI covers 27.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pawtucket Avenue, West Main Road, Hope Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 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 $4.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 114 / West Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (RI 114 / Ferry Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Middletown, RI to Pawtucket, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Riverside along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Pawtucket, RI
More trips to Pawtucket, RI
Explore more options from Middletown, RI or browse trips ending in Pawtucket, RI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse RI road trips.