Origin
Pawtucket, RI
Late night in Pawtucket on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawtucket, RI to Hope Valley, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Hope Valley, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pawtucket, RI to Hope Valley, RI covers 36.1 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Main Street, East Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 36.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.6 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 114 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 36.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (RI 114 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 114 / Main Street
Turn right onto RI 114 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
George Street
Turn left onto George Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
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 7
Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 33.6 mi | 42m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| East Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| George Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 33.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket, RI and Hope Valley, RI.
1
Start on Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
2
Turn right onto RI 114
202 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Avenue
4
Turn right onto Park Place
18 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Place
5
Turn left
43 ft
·
8 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
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
22 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 7
Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto RI 138
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
RI 3; RI 138
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Pawtucket, RI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Pawtucket, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hope Valley, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hope Valley, RI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.91 | $13.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Hope Valley, RI
Late night in Hope Valley on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
49m 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 Hope Valley, RI covers 36.1 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 95, Main Street, East Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.81 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 36.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (RI 114 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pawtucket, RI to Hope Valley, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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