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Trip from North Scituate, RI to Bristol, RI

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Drive Time

40m

Distance

27 mi

43 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m

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

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Bristol, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Scituate, RI to Bristol, RI covers 27 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 6, East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 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

13.5 miles from North Scituate, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from North Scituate, RI to Bristol, RI covers 27 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near US 6.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 10.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

8
10.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 6

Take the exit onto US 6 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
14.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | 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
6
19.4 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 5 Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rho...
5
26.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
27 mi into trip | ~40m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between North Scituate, RI and Bristol, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.

Cape Cod

10.8 mi in | ~14m | via US 6

Seekonk

14.1 mi in | ~20m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

Newport Rhode Island

19.4 mi in | ~26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 6 9.2 mi 13m
East Providence Expressway 5.3 mi 6m
Metacom Avenue 3.4 mi 5m
Hartford Avenue 3.2 mi 3m
Market Street 2.6 mi 4m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Danielson Pike 0.7 mi 1m
Arlington Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 6 — 9.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate, RI and Bristol, RI.

1

Start on RI 116

38 ft · 5 sec · East Road
2

Turn right onto US 6 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Danielson Pike
3

Merge onto US 6

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hartford Pike
4

Continue on US 6

3.2 mi · 3 min · Hartford Avenue
5

Continue on US 6

5.9 mi · 8 min · US 6
Exit 9A Toward US 6 East: Providence Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 6

0.9 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7

Take the exit onto US 6

3.3 mi · 5 min · US 6
Exit 36A Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6

5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 5 Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
10

Turn right onto MA 136

0.2 mi · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road
11

Continue on MA 136

2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
12

Continue on RI 136

195 ft · 6 sec · Market Street
13

Turn straight onto RI 136

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road
14

Continue on RI 136

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Arlington Avenue
15

Turn straight onto RI 136

3.4 mi · 5 min · Metacom Avenue
16

Turn right onto Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Franklin Street
17

Turn right

115 ft · 14 sec
18

Turn left

301 ft · 22 sec
19

Arrive at destination

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 13.5 miles from North Scituate, RI, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.2 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 27 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.5 miles or 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Scituate, 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 North Scituate, RI

This is one driving day of about 27 miles and 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Scituate, 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 US 6 for about 9.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.5 mi from North Scituate, RI · 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

14 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.5 miles from North Scituate, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bristol, RI

The final approach into Bristol, 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 Bristol, 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 ~2 min detour Free near mile 10.3
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 12.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.35 one way

$8.69 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.78 $9.56
premium $4.86 $5.17 $10.34
diesel $5.61 $5.96 $11.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.30
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.36 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.78 $1.73

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

North Scituate, RI

Evening in North Scituate on Tuesday

Local time

8:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, RI

Evening in Bristol on Tuesday

Local time

8:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

14 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.

Road read

40m 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 North Scituate, RI to Bristol, RI covers 27 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from North Scituate, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 10.8 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Scituate, RI and Bristol, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.

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