Origin
Pascoag, RI
Late night in Pascoag on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pascoag, 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
32m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pascoag, RI
Antonio Garcia Prats
Pawtucket, RI
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Trip Overview
This short 20-mile trip from Pascoag to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, will take you about 32 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an easy day trip within the Northeast region. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, specifically Putnam Pike, Mineral Spring Avenue, and South Main Street, with no highway driving involved. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, this route is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You won't need an overnight stay to enjoy this straightforward journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Pike | 11 mi | 16m |
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 5 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Money Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Victory Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Smith Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Putnam Pike
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pascoag, RI and Pawtucket, RI.
1
Start on RI 100
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on RI 100
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Money Hill Road
3
Continue on RI 102
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Victory Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Putnam Pike
5
Continue on US 44; RI 102
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Putnam Pike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 44
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Putnam Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 44
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Smith Street
8
Turn left onto RI 15
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Mineral Spring Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto RI 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Park Place
447 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Place
11
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Roosevelt Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 44 / Putnam Pike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 44 / Putnam Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue
Turn left onto RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Roosevelt Avenue
Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pawtucket, RI
Late night in Pawtucket on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
NE 2 to 7 mph
13% 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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 20-mile excursion. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating Rhode Island's local roads for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 11 miles along Putnam Pike. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent turns and adjustments as you transition from one street to another. The character of the drive is consistently local, offering a grounded experience of the communities you're passing through.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Putnam Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 3.3 miles in near US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m 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 3.3 miles (US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (US 44 / Putnam Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 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 32m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 11 miles on Putnam Pike. 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: at 3.3 miles (US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (US 44 / Putnam Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 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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