Origin
Middletown, RI
Night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, RI to Cranston, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, RI
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Cranston, RI
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Trip Overview
This 29.4-mile drive from Middletown to Cranston, Rhode Island, is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 49 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of major roads, including I-195, Metacom Avenue, and West Main Road, with about 37% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this short hop is very budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous interstate slog. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a quick relocation or a day trip within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Metacom Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| West Main Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| RI 114 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, RI and Cranston, RI.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto RI 114
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Road
3
Take the exit onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
5
Turn left onto RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
6
Turn left onto RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
7
Continue on RI 114
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ferry Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 136
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Metacom Avenue
9
Continue on RI 136
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
10
Continue on RI 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
11
Continue on MA 136
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
13
Merge onto I 195
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Thurbers Avenue
16
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
17
Take the exit onto I 95
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 95
Exit 34
Toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Roger Williams Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roger Williams Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto RI 2
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Reservoir Avenue
20
Turn left onto RI 12
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left
391 ft
·
28 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
RI 114
Take the exit onto RI 114 toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 195
Merge onto I 195
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 95
Take the exit onto I 95 toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
RI 12 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto RI 12 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
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
Cranston, RI
Night in Cranston on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
6% chance
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
50 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
49m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a highway share of 37%. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on I-195, offering a period of faster, more direct travel. As you transition off the interstate, you'll likely experience changes in road type, moving onto local avenues like Metacom Avenue and West Main Road, which may involve more traffic signals and varied speed limits. This blend means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire duration of your 49-minute journey.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on I 195.
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 around 4.3 miles in near RI 114.
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 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). 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 8.2 miles on I 195. 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 Cranston, 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: at 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (I 195): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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