Origin
Pawtucket, RI
Late night in Pawtucket on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawtucket, RI to Bradford, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
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6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pawtucket, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pawtucket, RI to Bradford, RI covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, East Avenue, Park Place for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.66 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
23.8 miles from Pawtucket, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 47.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pawtucket, RI to Bradford, RI is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pawtucket, RI to Bradford, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 216 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarks Falls Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket, RI and Bradford, RI.
1
Start on Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Roosevelt Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
203 ft
·
10 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Avenue
4
Turn right onto Park Place
20 ft
·
6 sec
·
Park Place
5
Turn left
43 ft
·
9 sec
6
Turn left onto George Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
George Street
7
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
22 min
10
Keep slight right
25 mi
·
28 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
12
Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Clarks Falls Road
13
Continue on High Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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High Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto Ashaway Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashaway Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on Ashaway Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Ashaway Road
17
Turn right onto Alton Bradford Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Alton Bradford Road
18
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
19
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Riverside Drive
20
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Church Street
21
Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Red Barn Drive
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue
400 ft
·
19 sec
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Gurnsey Avenue
23
Turn right onto Shetland Drive
489 ft
·
21 sec
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Shetland Drive
24
Arrive at your 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 23.8 miles from Pawtucket, RI, or about 32m into the drive.
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 47.6 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.8 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradford, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pawtucket, 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 Pawtucket, RI
This is one driving day of about 47.6 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pawtucket, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Pawtucket, RI · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Pawtucket, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bradford, RI
The final approach into Bradford, 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 Bradford, 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
$7.66 one way
$15.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Bradford, RI
Late night in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
24 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
1h 4m 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 Pawtucket, RI to Bradford, RI covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, East Avenue, Park Place. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Pawtucket, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.66 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.
The drive from Pawtucket, RI to Bradford, RI is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pawtucket, RI to Bradford, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pawtucket, RI to Bradford, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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