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Trip from Woonsocket, RI to Charlestown, RI

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

50.6 mi

81 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

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Woonsocket, RI

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Charlestown, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woonsocket, RI to Charlestown, RI covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, South County Trail, RI 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.15 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

25.3 miles from Woonsocket, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Woonsocket, RI to Charlestown, RI covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 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 Bernon Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 50.6 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 (Bernon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Bernon Street

Turn left onto Bernon Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachus...
7
5.1 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Warwick

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8B Toward I 295 South: Warwick
8
26.6 mi into trip | ~33m in | RI 4

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 24B Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
8
32.6 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter

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 3B Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter

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 Woonsocket, RI to Charlestown, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Boston Massachusetts along the way.

Boston Massachusetts

4.8 mi in | ~7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 18.1 mi 20m
South County Trail 16.4 mi 24m
RI 4 6 mi 8m
I 95 3 mi 4m
RI 146A 2 mi 2m
Park Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Eddie Dowling Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Ten Rod Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 18.1 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket, RI and Charlestown, 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

1.7 mi · 1 min · RI 146A
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts Use the slight right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 8B Toward I 295 South: Warwick Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 295

18 mi · 20 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 95

3.0 mi · 4 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4

6.0 mi · 8 min · RI 4
Exit 24B Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 3B Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight onto RI 2; RI 102

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ten Rod Road
20

Turn left onto RI 2

16 mi · 24 min · South County Trail
21

Take the ramp

297 ft · 8 sec
22

Merge onto US 1

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Post Road
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
24

Merge onto US 1

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Post Road
25

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
26

Turn left onto RI 1A

208 ft · 4 sec · Old Post Road
27

Arrive at destination

RI 1A

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 25.3 miles from Woonsocket, RI, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 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 50.6 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.3 miles or 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 57m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket, RI

This is one driving day of about 50.6 miles and 1h 9m.

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 I 295 for about 18.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.3 mi from Woonsocket, RI · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

25 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 50.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Woonsocket, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Charlestown, RI

The final approach into Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, 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

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 15.7
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 5.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.15 one way

$16.29 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.96 $17.93
premium $4.86 $9.69 $19.38
diesel $5.61 $11.17 $22.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Woonsocket, RI

Night in Woonsocket on Tuesday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charlestown, RI

Night in Charlestown on Tuesday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

25 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

1h 9m 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 Charlestown, RI covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, South County Trail, RI 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 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 $8.15 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 22 significant decision points across 50.6 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 (Bernon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Woonsocket, RI to Charlestown, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Boston Massachusetts along the way.

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