Origin
Cranston, RI
Late night in Cranston on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranston, RI to Portsmouth, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Portsmouth, RI
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Trip Overview
This 25.1-mile drive from Cranston, RI to Portsmouth, RI, typically takes about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this short journey offers a straightforward experience. The route utilizes a mix of major roads including the East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue, and Market Street. Given its brevity, there's no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. You'll primarily be traveling within the Northeast region and the state of Rhode Island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Metacom Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Boyds Lane | 0.8 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 Portsmouth, 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 left at fork onto Boyds Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyds Lane
24
Turn slight right onto RI 138
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Road
25
Turn right onto Freeborn Street
430 ft
·
20 sec
·
Freeborn Street
26
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 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
$4.04 one way
$8.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
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
Portsmouth, RI
Late night in Portsmouth on Sunday
Local time
12:44 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
40m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 36% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on the East Providence Expressway, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition off the expressway, the character of the drive will shift, incorporating local roads like Metacom Avenue and Market Street. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced sections and more community-oriented driving.
36% 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 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 Portsmouth, 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 40m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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 Portsmouth, 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 — 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 Portsmouth, 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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