Origin
Charlestown, RI
Late night in Charlestown on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Charlestown, RI to Langworthy Corner, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlestown, RI
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Trip Overview
Charlestown, RI to Langworthy Corner, RI is 8.3 miles and takes about 11 minutes via Post Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and Rhode Island, offering a local drive experience. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger journey. It’s a straightforward trip, perfect for a relaxed pace without much planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post Road | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Shore Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Old Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Post Road
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown, RI and Langworthy Corner, RI.
1
Start on RI 1A
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Post Road
2
Turn right
410 ft
·
6 sec
3
Take the ramp
444 ft
·
12 sec
4
Merge onto US 1
368 ft
·
4 sec
·
Post Road
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto US 1
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Post Road
7
Turn left onto RI 1A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shore Road
8
Arrive at destination
RI 1A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Post Road
Merge onto US 1 / Post Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Post Road
Merge onto US 1 / Post Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Langworthy Corner, RI
Late night in Langworthy Corner on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
11m 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 on this 8.3-mile route, with no highway driving involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles along Post Road. This means you'll be navigating primarily local roads, including Shore Road and Old Post Road, which often involve more frequent turns and variable speed limits. The character of the drive is consistently that of a local thoroughfare, rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Post Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 1 / Post Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Post Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 1 / Post Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Langworthy Corner, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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