Woonsocket to New Shoreham is 64.1 miles and takes about 2h 1m via I 295 and RI 4, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, moving from the Northeast region to the coast. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, so expect a bit of variety as you head towards your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32 miles from Woonsocket, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
18.1 mi
20m
Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi
55m
RI 4
9.9 mi
12m
Tower Hill Road
7.6 mi
11m
Point Judith Road
4 mi
6m
I 95
3 mi
4m
RI 146A
2 mi
2m
Galilee Escape Road
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 18.1 mi, about 20m
Traffic on I-95
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
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Averaged across 53 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket, RI and New Shoreham, 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 MassachusettsUse the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 8BToward I 295 South: WarwickUse 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 left at fork onto RI 4
9.9 mi·12 min·RI 4
Exit 24BToward RI 4 South: North KingstownUse the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on US 1
7.4 mi·11 min·Tower Hill Road
19
Take the exit onto Tower Hill Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Tower Hill Road
Toward Narragansett
20
Turn left onto RI 1A; RI 108
449 ft·7 sec·Kingstown Road
21
Enter roundabout onto RI 108
47 ft·0 sec·Point Judith Road
22
Continue on RI 108
4.0 mi·6 min·Point Judith Road
23
Turn right onto Galilee Escape Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Galilee Escape Road
24
Turn left onto Great Island Road
0.2 mi·17 sec·Great Island Road
25
Turn right
124 ft·10 sec
26
Turn left
30 ft·2 sec
27
Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
15 mi·55 min·Point Judith – Block Island
28
Continue
335 ft·30 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
At end of road, turn left onto Water Street
209 ft·5 sec·Water Street
30
Arrive at destination
Water Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 2 hours, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You could leave in the morning and be back by evening. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps a quick stop for gas before you leave Woonsocket. The fuel cost is estimated at $10, so keep that in mind. A practical tip is to be aware that the final leg involves a ferry, so check ferry schedules and book in advance, especially during peak season, as this is critical for reaching New Shoreham.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Woonsocket, RI, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Shoreham, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woonsocket, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woonsocket, RI
This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Woonsocket, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 18.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
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.
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
8
26.6 mi into trip|~33m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.08 one way
$22.17 round trip
$4.39/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$12.36
$24.73
premium
$5.27
$13.30
$26.60
diesel
$6.28
$15.84
$31.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.2
0
$6.73
$3.08
Efficient EV
16
0
$5.61
$2.56
EV Truck/SUV
25.6
0
$8.97
$4.10
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Woonsocket, RI
Morning
in Woonsocket on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
N 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New Shoreham, RI
Morning
in New Shoreham on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
NE 9 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Roger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 15.5
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 11.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a 48% highway share, meaning you'll spend nearly half the drive on faster roads like I 295 before transitioning to surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 18.1 miles on I 295. As you move away from the interstate, expect the pace to slow down, with more traffic signals and intersections common on RI 4. You'll notice the change from high-speed travel to a more typical surface road experience as you approach the coast.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 64.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
294 ft-7 ft
Total Climb
407 ft
Total Descent
579 ft
Highest Point
294 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
301 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woonsocket, RI and New Shoreham, RI, road signs point toward Boston Massachusetts and Narragansett.
During the winter months Block Island is the very picture of a sleepy, seaside New England town, with a local population of around 900 people. In summer, the island's population explodes to nearly 10,000 at any given time, and many thousands more on busy weekends or holidays.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 New Shoreham, RI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 — Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. 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 New Shoreham, RI before heading back.
