How far is Ashaway, RI from Cranston, RI?
The driving distance from Ashaway, RI to Cranston, RI is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashaway and Cranston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashaway and Cranston.
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Start on Ashaway Road
42 m · 5 sec · Ashaway Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 2 North: Cranston
1729 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 2 North
127 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Bald Hill Road
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Continue on Reservoir Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
719 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left
119 m · 29 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashaway and Cranston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ashaway and Partly Sunny near Cranston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashaway to Cranston?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coventry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Ashaway and 18.8 miles from Cranston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashaway and Partly Sunny near Cranston.
Stop Ideas Near Coventry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coventry.
Kingston station
Providence station
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Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashaway and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.09 km).
#1 Ashaway
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
| Population | 1,485 |
| Coordinates | 41.4234300, -71.7856200 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437593, 41.779724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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