Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
46 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Woonsocket, RI
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Narragansett Pier, RI
Mohan Nannapaneni
Woonsocket to Narragansett Pier is 46 miles and takes about 1 hour via I 295 and RI 4, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Rhode Island, making it a straightforward local trip. The route is primarily highway, offering a quick transit between these two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and predominantly highway profile, it's an ideal option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from the northern part of the state to the coast.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| RI 4 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Boston Neck Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| RI 146A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Bridgetown Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 120 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~6,171 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~270 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 53 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket, RI and Narragansett Pier, RI.
Start on this road
Turn left onto RI 122
Turn left onto Arnold Street
Turn right onto RI 104
Turn left onto Bernon Street
Enter roundabout onto Bernon Street
Continue on Bernon Street
Turn right onto Greene Street
At end of road, turn right onto Park Avenue
Turn left onto RI 146A
Take the ramp onto RI 146A
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146A
Take the exit
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
Continue on US 1
Turn left onto Bridgetown Road
Turn right onto RI 1A
Continue on RI 1A
Turn left onto Exchange Street
Turn left onto Ocean Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23 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.
5 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.
Turn right onto RI 104 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Bernon Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.67 one way
$15.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.96 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| premium | $5.37 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| diesel | $6.33 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Woonsocket on Sunday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Narragansett Pier on Sunday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Sunny
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 drive is mostly highway, with 67% of the route on faster roads like I 295 and RI 4. You'll experience a longest stretch of 18.1 miles on I 295 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a practical driving experience with a focus on efficient travel, especially during the highway portions. The change from highway to surface roads will likely involve navigating a denser network of exits and local traffic.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and RI 4. 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46 miles you will encounter 19 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
541 ft
Total Descent
726 ft
Highest Point
392 ft
~6.6 mi in
Elevation Range
385 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Woonsocket, RI to Narragansett Pier, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Boston Massachusetts along the way.
Boston Massachusetts
Founded 1867
Woonsocket is a city in Rhode Island along the northern border with Massachusetts.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 46 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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