Origin
Pawtucket, RI
Late night in Pawtucket on Wednesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawtucket, RI to Chepachet, RI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Chepachet, RI
Carlos Batista
Trip Overview
The drive from Pawtucket, RI to Chepachet, RI covers 16.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Putnam Pike, Mineral Spring Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Putnam Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 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
8.4 miles from Pawtucket, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 16.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Putnam Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 11 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 around 0.1 miles in near RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Park Place): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street
Turn left onto RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Park Place
Turn right onto Park Place
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 44 / Putnam Pike
Continue onto US 44 / Putnam Pike toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
5
16.8 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Pike | 11 mi | 16m |
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Centerdale Bypass | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Exchange Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Putnam Pike
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket, RI and Chepachet, RI.
1
Start on Roosevelt Avenue
432 ft
·
15 sec
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Roosevelt Avenue
2
Turn left onto RI 15; RI 114
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Exchange Street
3
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Broad Street
4
Turn right onto Park Place
447 ft
·
10 sec
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Park Place
5
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto RI 15
4.9 mi
·
8 min
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Mineral Spring Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 44
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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Centerdale Bypass
8
Turn right onto US 44
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Putnam Pike
9
Continue on US 44
9.5 mi
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14 min
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Putnam Pike
Toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102
256 ft
·
4 sec
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Putnam Pike
11
Continue on US 44; RI 102
62 ft
·
1 sec
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Putnam Pike
12
Arrive at destination
US 44; RI 102
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 8.4 miles from Pawtucket, RI, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11 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 16.9 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.4 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chepachet, 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 16.9 miles and 26m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Putnam Pike for about 11 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.4 mi from Pawtucket, RI · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.4 miles from Pawtucket, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chepachet, RI
The final approach into Chepachet, 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 Chepachet, 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
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Chepachet, RI
Late night in Chepachet on Wednesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
8 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 Chepachet, RI covers 16.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Putnam Pike, Mineral Spring Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.72 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 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Park Place): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pawtucket, RI to Chepachet, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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