Origin
Barrington, RI
Late night in Barrington on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Barrington, RI to Woonsocket, RI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, RI
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Woonsocket, RI
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Trip Overview
Connecting Barrington to Woonsocket, this 24.9-mile journey across Rhode Island is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 34 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the entire distance. Navigating through the Northeast, the route relies on local infrastructure rather than long-haul interstates. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from the coast to the northern interior efficiently. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting family, this brief trip offers a direct path between the two municipalities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Wampanoag Trail | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| East Shore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Providence Expressway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| County Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| RI 146A | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Eddie Dowling Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, RI and Woonsocket, RI.
1
Start on RI 103; RI 114
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
2
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Wampanoag Trail
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto East Shore Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shore Expressway
4
Merge onto I 195; US 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto RI 146A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
RI 146A
Exit 10
Toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
15
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
417 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamlet Avenue
16
Continue on RI 122
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Court Street
17
Continue on RI 122
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
High Street
18
Turn left
275 ft
·
20 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
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 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
RI 146A
Take the exit onto RI 146A toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 10
Toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsoc...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Woonsocket, RI
Late night in Woonsocket on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will spend your time navigating a series of connector roads, specifically utilizing the Wampanoag Trail, the East Shore Expressway, and the East Providence Expressway. With a highway share of 0%, the experience is defined by local traffic patterns and frequent turns as you transition between urban and suburban pockets. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the road keeps you engaged with constant changes in direction. It is a functional route that demands your attention at intersections as you weave through the Rhode Island landscape.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Eddie Dowling Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Barrington, RI
Full guide →Barrington is a scenic town of 17,000 (2020) in Bristol County, Rhode Island with many great waterfront properties and activities.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on Eddie Dowling Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woonsocket, RI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woonsocket, RI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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