Origin
Woonsocket, RI
Night in Woonsocket on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woonsocket, RI to Bradford, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woonsocket, RI
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Bradford, RI
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Trip Overview
Woonsocket to Bradford is 56.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via I-95 and I-295, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a short relocation or a quick visit. You'll find it efficient for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. Consider this route if you value speed and simplicity for a short distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| I 295 | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| Ashaway Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| RI 146A | 2 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket, RI and Bradford, RI.
1
Start on this road
275 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto RI 122
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto Arnold Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Arnold Street
4
Turn right onto RI 104
212 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Bernon Street
399 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bernon Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Bernon Street
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bernon Street
7
Continue on Bernon Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bernon Street
8
Turn right onto Greene Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Greene Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
10
Turn left onto RI 146A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp onto RI 146A
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
RI 146A
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
12
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146A
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
RI 146A
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 8B
Toward I 295 South: Warwick
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 295
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
19
Turn left onto CT 216
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Clarks Falls Road
20
Continue on RI 216
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3; RI 216
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto RI 216
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashaway Road
23
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 216
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashaway Road
24
Turn right onto RI 91; RI 216
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Alton Bradford Road
25
Continue on RI 91; RI 216
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
26
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 91; RI 216
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Riverside Drive
27
Turn left onto RI 216
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Church Street
28
Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Red Barn Drive
29
At end of road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue
399 ft
·
19 sec
·
Gurnsey Avenue
30
Turn right onto Shetland Drive
490 ft
·
21 sec
·
Shetland Drive
31
Arrive at destination
Shetland Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Woonsocket, 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 104 / Main Street
Turn right onto RI 104 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bernon Street
Turn left onto Bernon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts
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 I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachus...
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8B
Toward I 295 South: Warwick
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.14 one way
$18.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Bradford, RI
Night in Bradford on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 12m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 81% of the journey taking place on major interstates like I-95 and I-295. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced feel for much of the trip, including a significant stretch of 27.7 miles on I-95 without interruption. While the profile is predominantly highway, be aware that your route also incorporates Ashaway Road, likely offering a slight change of pace towards the end. Expect a steady cruise with minimal turns, ideal for covering ground quickly.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near RI 104 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 26 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: at 0.4 miles (RI 104 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Bernon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Woonsocket, RI to Bradford, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Boston Massachusetts along the way.
Boston Massachusetts
4.8 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 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 Bradford, 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 0.4 miles (RI 104 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Bernon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bradford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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