Charlestown, RI Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Charlestown, RI works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 33 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Charlestown, RI head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
47.5 mi
Smithfield, RI
Quickest Drive
11m
Langworthy Corner, RI
Plan Around Charlestown, RI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Charlestown, RI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Charlestown, RI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Charlestown, RI
Driving from Charlestown, RI
On average, trips departing from Charlestown, RI run 33 miles with a drive time of roughly 45m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 48 miles (1h 2m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Charlestown, RI include Smithfield, RI (47.5 mi, 1h 2m), East Providence, RI (41.1 mi, 55m), Cranston, RI (36.7 mi, 51m), and Langworthy Corner, RI (8.3 mi, 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in RI currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 33-mile trip from Charlestown, RI, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Charlestown, RI and 2 routes heading into Charlestown, RI, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 48 miles.
The longest mapped route from Charlestown, RI covers 48 miles and takes approximately 1h 2m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Charlestown, RI runs about 33 miles with a drive time of roughly 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 33-mile trip from Charlestown, RI costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Charlestown, RI include Smithfield, RI, East Providence, RI, Cranston, RI and Langworthy Corner, RI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Charlestown, RI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,648
Median Income
$113,281
Median Home Value
$545,800
Median Age
63.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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