Summer Road Trips in Rhode Island
Routes
11
Avg Distance
46 mi
Avg Drive
1h 6m
Destinations
9
Summer in Rhode Island means breezy drives with excellent EV charging coverage across its 11 routes. Average trip lengths hover around 66 minutes, with drive scores reaching up to 8. You'll find plenty of opportunities for stops, with many routes featuring park access. This collection offers a great way to experience the state's varied landscapes.
Planning Tips
- Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
- Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
- Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Routes
Editor's pick
Westerly, RI → Woonsocket, RI
This route stands out with a drive score of 8 and excellent EV coverage, featuring 53 DC fast chargers. It's a highway-focused drive that connects Westerly to Woonsocket, offering ample opportunities for stops with its park access.
Editor's pick
Woonsocket, RI → Bradford, RI
A highway-focused drive spanning 56.8 miles, this route offers a solid 7 drive score. The journey from Woonsocket to Bradford provides a good stretch of road for exploring the state's interior.
Editor's pick
Pawtucket, RI → Bradford, RI
Covering 47.6 miles, this highway-focused option presents a drive score of 6. It connects Pawtucket to Bradford, making it a convenient choice for a shorter excursion within Rhode Island.
Charlestown, RI → Smithfield, RI
Foster, RI → Newport, RI
Cumberland, RI → Narragansett Pier, RI
Newport, RI → Chepachet, RI
North Smithfield, RI → Newport, RI
Tiverton, RI → Coventry, RI
New Shoreham, RI → Kenyon, RI
North Kingstown, RI → Little Compton, RI