Origin
Cranston, RI
Night in Cranston on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranston, RI to Middletown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Middletown, RI
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Trip Overview
This 29.1-mile drive from Cranston, RI, to Middletown, RI, will take you about 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the East Providence Expressway and Metacom Avenue, with a significant portion on RI 114. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $5, which is quite budget-friendly for a journey within Rhode Island. The route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a quick getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Metacom Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| RI 114 | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston, RI and Middletown, RI.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp right onto RI 12
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto RI 2
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Reservoir Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward RI 10 South
5
Merge onto RI 10
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Huntington Expressway
6
Take the exit
492 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 1C-B
Toward I 95: Providence, Warwick
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 195; US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iway
11
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
14
Turn right onto MA 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
15
Continue on MA 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
16
Continue on RI 136
195 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
17
Turn straight onto RI 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
18
Continue on RI 136
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Arlington Avenue
19
Turn straight onto RI 136
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Metacom Avenue
20
Continue on RI 136
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Metacom Avenue
21
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ferry Road
22
Continue on RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
23
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
24
Turn right onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Road
25
Take the ramp onto RI 114
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
RI 114
26
Turn left
108 ft
·
8 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 12 / Park Avenue
Turn sharp right onto RI 12 / Park Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
9
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Providence, Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1C-B
Toward I 95: Providence, Warwick
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Middletown, RI
Night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
11 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
48m 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 presents a mixed driving profile, with 47% of it being on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a 6.9-mile segment on the East Providence Expressway. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating sections of Metacom Avenue and RI 114, which will likely offer a different feel, perhaps more local traffic and varied speed limits. This blend means you won't be stuck in monotonous highway travel for the entire journey.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on East Providence Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RI 12 / Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cranston, RI and Middletown, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
Cape Cod
3.7 mi in
|
~7m
Seekonk
6.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Newport Rhode Island
12.1 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on East Providence Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Middletown, 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: near the start (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middletown, 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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