Origin
Pawtucket, RI
Night in Pawtucket on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawtucket, RI to Jamestown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pawtucket, RI
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Jamestown, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Pawtucket to Jamestown is 35.6 miles and takes about 50 minutes via I-95 and RI-138, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you within Rhode Island for the entire trip. It's a quick journey, perfect for a day trip or as a connecting leg between other New England destinations. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| RI 4 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| RI 138 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Conanicus Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 16.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket, RI and Jamestown, RI.
1
Start on Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
2
Turn right onto RI 114
202 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Avenue
4
Turn right onto Park Place
18 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Place
5
Turn left
43 ft
·
8 sec
6
Turn left onto George Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
George Street
7
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
22 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
14
Merge onto RI 138
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 138
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Jamestown
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
18
Continue on Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conanicus Avenue
19
Turn right onto Knowles Court
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Knowles Court
20
Arrive at destination
Knowles Court
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Pawtucket, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 114 / Main Street
Turn right onto RI 114 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
George Street
Turn left onto George Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Jamestown, RI
Night in Jamestown on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
30°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
23 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
50m 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?
This route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 90% of the drive on major roads like I-95 and RI-138. Expect long stretches of consistent speed; the longest uninterrupted section is 16.5 miles on I-95. While primarily interstate, the transition to RI-138 will offer a slightly different feel as you approach your destination. The emphasis is on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 114 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 114 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Pawtucket, RI to Jamestown, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.
Newport
27.9 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Starting 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 50m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on I 95. 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 Jamestown, 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 0.1 miles (RI 114 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Jamestown, 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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