Origin
Middletown, RI
Night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, RI to Pawtucket, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Pawtucket, RI
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Trip Overview
This 27.9-mile drive from Middletown, Rhode Island, to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, will take you about 47 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, one-day trip with a modest estimated fuel cost of $4. The route primarily uses local roads like Pawtucket Avenue, West Main Road, and Hope Street, with only about 5% on highways, suggesting a more turn-heavy, local feel. Given its short duration and distance, this is an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without needing an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and the state of Rhode Island for this entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket Avenue | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| West Main Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Hope Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| County Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Willett Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pawtucket Avenue
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, RI and Pawtucket, 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 left at fork onto RI 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Road
9
Continue on RI 114
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Hope Street
10
Continue on RI 114
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road
12
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Wampanoag Trail
13
Take the exit onto RI 103
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
RI 103
Toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside
14
Turn slight right onto RI 103
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road
Toward Riverside
15
Enter roundabout onto RI 103
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
County Road
16
Continue on RI 103
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
County Road
17
Continue on RI 103
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Willett Avenue
18
Turn right onto RI 103
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
19
Continue on RI 103
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 1A; RI 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
21
Continue on RI 114
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
22
Continue on RI 114
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
School Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto RI 114
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broadway
24
Turn right onto RI 114
227 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Roosevelt Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
|
RI 114 / West Main Road
Turn right onto RI 114 / West Main Road
Navigation decision point
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
4
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
RI 114 / Ferry Road
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 114 / Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
RI 103
Take the exit onto RI 103 toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
RI 103 / County Road
Enter roundabout onto RI 103 / County Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
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
Pawtucket, RI
Night in Pawtucket on Saturday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
25 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
47m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this 47-minute, 27.9-mile trip. With only a 5% highway share, you'll be navigating local streets rather than cruising on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles along Pawtucket Avenue. This route requires your attention, as you'll be making frequent turns and encountering varied traffic patterns typical of local Rhode Island roads. The drive progresses through a mix of urban and suburban settings as you make your way north.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Pawtucket Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RI 114 / West Main Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 114 / West Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (RI 114 / Ferry Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
On the drive from Middletown, RI to Pawtucket, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Riverside along the way.
Riverside
17.3 mi in
|
~29m
|
via RI 103
About the Cities
Arriving in Pawtucket, RI
Full guide →Pawtucket is a Rhode Island city of 75,604 (2020) founded in 1671. It is a diverse city home to many cultures resulting in a spectrum of sights, sounds, and flavors. With an emerging interest and concentration on the arts, Pawtucket has introduced performing arts and visual arts into the community.
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 47m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Pawtucket 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 114 / West Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (RI 114 / Ferry Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial. 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 Pawtucket, 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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