Origin
Chepachet, RI
Late night in Chepachet on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chepachet, RI to Cranston, 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
29m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chepachet, RI
Carlos Batista
Cranston, RI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Chepachet to Cranston is 17.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Putnam Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct drive entirely within Rhode Island, moving you from one Northeast locale to another. The route is primarily on local roads, indicating you'll be navigating through towns and neighborhoods rather than open highway. With only a 29-minute estimated travel time and no planned stops, this trip is easily manageable within a single day, making it ideal for a quick errand or connecting two points in the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Pike | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Atwood Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Greenville Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Phenix Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Putnam Pike
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chepachet, RI and Cranston, RI.
1
Start on US 44; RI 102
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Putnam Pike
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 44
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Putnam Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto RI 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Avenue
5
Turn right onto RI 5
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Atwood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto RI 12
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Phenix Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on RI 12
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left
391 ft
·
28 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44 / Putnam Pike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 44 / Putnam Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Greenville Avenue
Turn right onto Greenville Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
RI 5 / Greenville Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto RI 5 / Greenville Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
RI 5 / Atwood Avenue
Turn right onto RI 5 / Atwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
RI 12 / Phenix Avenue
Turn left onto RI 12 / Phenix Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cranston, RI
Late night in Cranston on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles along Putnam Pike. As you progress, you'll transition from Putnam Pike to Atwood Avenue and then to Greenville Avenue, navigating through more developed areas. This type of driving requires constant attention to turns and local traffic patterns, offering a grounded experience through Rhode Island's landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Putnam Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 44 / Putnam Pike.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.9 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 44 / Putnam Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cranston, RI
Full guide →Cranston is the second largest city in Rhode Island by population with 83,000 residents in 2020. It lies north of Warwick and south of Providence.
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 29m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Putnam Pike. 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: at 0.5 miles (US 44 / Putnam Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 Cranston, 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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