Origin
North Scituate, RI
Late night in North Scituate on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Scituate, 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
20m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Scituate, RI
Mohan Nannapaneni
Pawtucket, RI
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Trip Overview
North Scituate, RI to Pawtucket, RI is 13.1 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Mineral Spring Avenue, Putnam Pike, and West Greenville Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a very local feel for the entire journey, as there's no highway driving involved. It’s a straightforward trip, best suited for a quick errand run or an easy transition between nearby towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 5 mi | 8m |
| Putnam Pike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Greenville Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Smith Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Smith Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mineral Spring Avenue
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate, RI and Pawtucket, RI.
1
Start on RI 116
38 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Road
2
Continue on RI 116
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Greenville Road
3
Turn right onto RI 116
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Smith Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Putnam Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 44
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Smith Street
6
Turn left onto RI 15
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Mineral Spring Avenue
7
Turn slight left onto RI 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Park Place
447 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Place
9
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Roosevelt Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Turn right onto RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue
Turn left onto RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Roosevelt Avenue
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Pawtucket on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Cloudy
NE 8 mph
3% 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
16 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
20m 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?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With a highway share of 0%, you'll be navigating city streets and local roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5 miles on Mineral Spring Avenue. As you progress, the route will feel consistently local, offering a consistent driving experience without any significant shifts in road type or speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Mineral Spring Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 2.4 miles in near RI 116 / Smith Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (RI 116 / Smith Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 20m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Mineral Spring Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 2.4 miles (RI 116 / Smith Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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