Trip from Warren, RI to Cranston, RI

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

26m

Distance

14.7 mi

24 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 24m ★

6 AM

0h 26m

8 AM

0h 31m

10 AM

0h 28m

12 PM

0h 27m

3 PM

0h 28m

5 PM

0h 30m

8 PM

0h 25m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Warren, RI to Cranston, RI covers 14.7 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 Wampanoag Trail, County Road, East Shore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Wampanoag Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.37 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

7.4 miles from Warren, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Warren, RI to Cranston, RI covers 14.7 miles and takes about 26m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Wampanoag Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near I 195; US 6 / East Providence Expressway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 14.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (I 195; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5

8.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 195; US 6 / East Providence Expressway

Merge onto I 195; US 6 / East Providence Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

10.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

5

11.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Thurbers Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Thurbers Avenue

7

13.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 95

Take the exit onto I 95 toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue

6

14.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | RI 12 / Park Avenue

Turn left onto RI 12 / Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wampanoag Trail	3.3 mi	5m
County Road	2.6 mi	4m
East Shore Expressway	1.9 mi	2m
I 95	1.7 mi	2m
East Providence Expressway	1.6 mi	2m
Iway	0.9 mi	1m
Reservoir Avenue	0.8 mi	2m
Main Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Wampanoag Trail — 3.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warren, RI and Cranston, RI.

1

Start on RI 103; RI 114

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

2

Continue on RI 103; RI 114

2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road

3

Continue on RI 103; RI 114

3.3 mi · 5 min · Wampanoag Trail

Use the straight lane.

4

Keep slight left at fork onto East Shore Expressway

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Shore Expressway

5

Merge onto I 195; US 6

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Providence Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Iway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec

Toward Thurbers Avenue

9

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 95

10

Take the exit onto I 95

0.2 mi · 33 sec · I 95

Exit 34 Toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Continue on Roger Williams Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Roger Williams Avenue

Use the straight lane.

12

At end of road, turn left onto RI 2

0.8 mi · 2 min · Reservoir Avenue

13

Turn left onto RI 12

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Park Avenue

Use the left lane.

14

Turn left

391 ft · 28 sec

15

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 7.4 miles from Warren, RI, or about 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.3 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 14.7 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.4 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Warren, 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 Warren, RI

This is one driving day of about 14.7 miles and 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warren, 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 Wampanoag Trail for about 3.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.4 mi from Warren, RI · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

7 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 14.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.4 miles from Warren, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cranston, RI

The final approach into Cranston, 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 Cranston, 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

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 ~3 min detour Free near mile 10.7

View on nps.gov

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 10.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.37 one way

$4.73 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$2.60	$5.21
premium	$4.86	$2.81	$5.63
diesel	$5.61	$3.25	$6.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.4	$1.54	$0.71
Efficient EV	3.7	$1.29	$0.59
EV Truck/SUV	5.9	$2.06	$0.94

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 hours ago

Origin

Warren, RI

Night in Warren on Tuesday

Local time

10:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Cranston, RI

Night in Cranston on Tuesday

Local time

10:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

7 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

3 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

26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Warren, RI to Cranston, RI covers 14.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wampanoag Trail, County Road, East Shore Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Warren, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 14.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (I 195; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Warren, RI to Cranston, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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