Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
Narragansett Pier, RI
Mohan Nannapaneni
Pawtucket, RI
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Narragansett Pier, RI to Pawtucket, RI is 36.4 miles and takes about 51 minutes via I 95 and Col Rodman Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, mostly on established roadways, making it a practical choice for a quick transit. Given the short duration, it’s easily manageable without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Boston Neck Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bridgetown Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Beach Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett Pier, RI and Pawtucket, RI.
Start on Ocean Road
Turn right onto Beach Street
Continue on RI 1A
Turn left onto Bridgetown Road
Turn right onto US 1; RI 138
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Turn straight onto RI 4
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on Thurston Street
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Park Place
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Narragansett Pier, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 22 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in Narragansett Pier on Saturday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Light Rain
Destination
Night in Pawtucket on Saturday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of the journey on highways like I 95. You'll encounter stretches that are more suburban and local, interspersed with faster-paced highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 14.5 miles on I 95, providing a solid segment of consistent speed. As you progress, expect the character of the roads to shift from potentially more open coastal or rural approaches to more developed, urban environments as you near Pawtucket.
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 22 miles in near I 95.
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 15 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Narragansett Pier, RI to Pawtucket, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Massachusetts along the way.
Massachusetts
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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