The drive from Woonsocket, RI to Melville, RI covers 39.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on RI 146A, East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on RI 146A.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.31 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
19.6 miles from Woonsocket, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 26m into the drive
.
Loading map...
Drive Character
The drive from Woonsocket, RI to Melville, RI covers 39.2 miles and takes about 58m, 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 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
RI 146A is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 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 0.4 miles in near RI 104 / Main Street.
Route Complexity9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 39.2 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 0.4 miles (RI 104 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Bernon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (RI 146A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|RI 104 / Main Street
Turn right onto RI 104 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Bernon Street
Turn left onto Bernon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|RI 146A
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146A toward RI 146 South: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
8
15 mi into trip|~19m in|US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
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 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
18.3 mi into trip|~24m in|I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woonsocket, RI and Melville, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
Cape Cod
15 mi in|~19m|via US 6
Seekonk
18.3 mi in|~24m|via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Newport Rhode Island
23.6 mi in|~31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
RI 146A
10.9 mi
12m
East Providence Expressway
5.3 mi
6m
Metacom Avenue
5.3 mi
8m
US 6
3.3 mi
5m
Market Street
2.6 mi
4m
RI 114
1.9 mi
3m
Bristol Ferry Road
1.3 mi
1m
I 95
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
RI 146A
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket, RI and Melville, RI.
1
Start on this road
275 ft·25 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto RI 122
0.1 mi·20 sec·High Street
3
Turn left onto Arnold Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Arnold Street
4
Turn right onto RI 104
212 ft·10 sec·Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Bernon Street
399 ft·7 sec·Bernon Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Bernon Street
64 ft·1 sec·Bernon Street
7
Continue on Bernon Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Bernon Street
8
Turn right onto Greene Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Greene Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
10
Turn left onto RI 146A
0.9 mi·1 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp onto RI 146A
0.3 mi·38 sec·RI 146A
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
12
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146A
11 mi·11 min·RI 146A
Toward RI 146 South: ProvidenceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi·1 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi·5 min·US 6
Exit 36AToward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape CodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
5.3 mi·6 min·East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MAUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 5Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
17
Turn right onto MA 136
0.2 mi·25 sec·James Reynolds Road
18
Continue on MA 136
2.6 mi·4 min·Market Street
19
Continue on RI 136
195 ft·6 sec·Market Street
20
Turn straight onto RI 136
0.2 mi·25 sec·Kickemuit Road
21
Continue on RI 136
0.4 mi·40 sec·Arlington Avenue
22
Turn straight onto RI 136
4.3 mi·6 min·Metacom Avenue
23
Continue on RI 136
1.0 mi·1 min·Metacom Avenue
24
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.2 mi·18 sec·Ferry Road
25
Continue on RI 114
1.1 mi·2 min·Mount Hope Bridge
26
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114
1.3 mi·1 min·Bristol Ferry Road
27
Turn right onto RI 114
0.9 mi·1 min·West Main Road
28
Take the ramp onto RI 114
1.9 mi·3 min·RI 114
29
Turn right onto Stringham Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Stringham Road
30
Continue on Alexander Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Alexander Road
31
Arrive at destination
Alexander 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 19.6 miles from Woonsocket, RI, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 39.2 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.6 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Melville, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Woonsocket, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Woonsocket, RI
This is one driving day of about 39.2 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woonsocket, 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 RI 146A for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Woonsocket, RI
· 26m into the drive
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Woonsocket, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Melville, RI
The final approach into Melville, 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 Melville, 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...
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.8
0
$4.12
$1.88
Efficient EV
9.8
0
$3.43
$1.57
EV Truck/SUV
15.7
0
$5.49
$2.51
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 20 hours ago
Origin
Woonsocket, RI
Night
in Woonsocket on Tuesday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Melville, RI
Night
in Melville on Tuesday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
20 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
58m 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 Woonsocket, RI to Melville, RI covers 39.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are RI 146A, East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Woonsocket, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.31 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 17 significant decision points across 39.2 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 0.4 miles (RI 104 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Bernon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (RI 146A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Woonsocket, RI and Melville, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
