Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Wescott Beach, RI
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Cranston, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is 19.9 miles and takes about 37m via Putnam Pike, Atwood Avenue, and Greenville Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a drive with frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick getaway, with no major highways involved, offering a more connected feel to the towns you pass through. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct drive to your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Pike | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Atwood Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Greenville Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Chesnut Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Park Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Phenix Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brown School Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston, RI and Wescott Beach, RI.
Start on this road
Turn sharp right onto RI 12
Continue on RI 12
Turn right onto RI 5
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5
Continue on Greenville Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116
Turn left onto Chesnut Hill Road
Continue on Chesnut Hill Road
Turn left onto Brown School Road
Turn left onto Wood Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto RI 12 / Park Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto RI 5 / Atwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5 / Greenville Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Wood Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| premium | $5.29 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Cranston on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Wescott Beach on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 19.9 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 6.8 miles along Putnam Pike. As you transition from Putnam Pike to Atwood Avenue and then Greenville Avenue, be prepared for the road to weave through local areas. This type of driving requires consistent attention to your navigation and surroundings, offering a close-up view of the communities you're passing through.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
439 ft
Total Descent
53 ft
Highest Point
489 ft
~14.2 mi in
Elevation Range
426 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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