Origin
Cranston, RI
Late night in Cranston on Wednesday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranston, RI to Greenville, RI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cranston, RI
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Greenville, RI
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Trip Overview
Cranston, RI to Greenville, RI is 10.6 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Atwood Avenue and Greenville Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island and the Northeast region, making it a convenient local hop. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, so expect a straightforward drive without the complexities of interstate travel. It's a quick connection between two points, perfect for when you need to get from one part of the area to another without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atwood Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Greenville Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Park Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Phenix Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Putnam Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atwood Avenue
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston, RI and Greenville, RI.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp right onto RI 12
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Avenue
3
Continue on RI 12
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Phenix Avenue
4
Turn right onto RI 5
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Atwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenville Avenue
6
Continue on Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116
172 ft
·
2 sec
·
Putnam Pike
8
Arrive at destination
US 44; RI 116
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 12 / Park Avenue
Turn sharp right onto RI 12 / Park Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
RI 5 / Atwood Avenue
Turn right onto RI 5 / Atwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
RI 5 / Greenville Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5 / Greenville Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $5.07 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Greenville, RI
Late night in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 5.3 miles along Atwood Avenue. Since you're sticking to local streets like Atwood Avenue and Greenville Avenue, be prepared for typical surface road conditions. You'll likely notice local traffic and intersections as you make your way.
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: 5.3 mi on Atwood Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 near RI 12 / Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 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 (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.9 miles (RI 5 / Atwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Cranston, RI
Full guide →Founded 1754
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.
Top landmarks
- • Pawtuxet Village — village on Rhode Island, United States
- • Arkwright Bridge — bridge in United States of America
- • Lippitt Hill Historic District — historic district in Rhode Island, United States
Arriving in Greenville, RI
Full guide →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 18m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 5.3 miles on Atwood Avenue. 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 (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.9 miles (RI 5 / Atwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, 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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