Origin
Pawtucket, RI
Night in Pawtucket on Tuesday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawtucket, RI to Round Top, RI
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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 Round Top, RI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield Expressway, Victory Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Eddie Dowling Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.09 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
12.7 miles from Pawtucket, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 25.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eddie Dowling Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Merge onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
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RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville
5
14.6 mi into trip
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~18m in
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RI 146A / Victory Highway
At end of road, turn left onto RI 146A / Victory Highway
Navigation decision point
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 Pawtucket, RI to Round Top, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Burrillville along the way.
Burrillville
14.3 mi in
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~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Victory Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Broncos Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Round Top Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Callahan School Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eddie Dowling Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket, RI and Round Top, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mineral Spring Avenue
7
Turn right onto RI 246
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Charles Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward RI 146 North
9
Merge onto RI 146
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
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Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on RI 146
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 14
Toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto School Street
318 ft
·
16 sec
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School Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto RI 146A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Victory Highway
15
Continue on RI 102
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Broncos Highway
16
Turn right onto RI 107
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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East Avenue
17
Turn right onto RI 98; RI 107
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Harrisville Main Street
18
Turn left onto RI 96
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Callahan School Street
19
Turn right onto RI 96
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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Round Top Road
20
Turn left onto West Road
59 ft
·
2 sec
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West Road
21
Arrive at destination
West Road
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 12.7 miles from Pawtucket, RI, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 25.4 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Round Top, 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 25.4 miles and 36m.
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 Eddie Dowling Highway for about 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from Pawtucket, RI · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Pawtucket, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Round Top, RI
The final approach into Round Top, 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 Round Top, 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
$4.09 one way
$8.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
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.
Destination
Round Top, RI
Night in Round Top on Tuesday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
13 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
17 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
36m 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 Round Top, RI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield Expressway, Victory Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 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 $4.09 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 25.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pawtucket, RI to Round Top, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Burrillville along the way.
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