How far is Bradford, RI from Cranston, RI?
The driving distance from Bradford, RI to Cranston, RI is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford and Cranston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Cranston.
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Start on Shetland Drive
149 m · 27 sec · Shetland Drive
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Turn left onto Gurnsey Avenue
122 m · 22 sec · Gurnsey Avenue
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Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
722 ft · 33 sec · Red Barn Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1798 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2371 ft · 47 sec · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Main Street
677 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Alton Bradford Road
1633 ft · 37 sec · Alton Bradford Road
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Turn left onto Ashaway Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashaway Road
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At the end of the road, 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 Bradford 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Bradford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradford to Cranston?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coventry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Bradford and 20.6 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 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bradford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Bradford and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.14 km).
#1 Bradford
Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3989900, -71.7370100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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