How far is Charlestown, RI from Woonsocket, RI?

The driving distance from Charlestown, RI to Woonsocket, RI is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.03 mi
01h 03m
Flight
43.32 mi
69.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.32 mi
Kilometers
69.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.03 mi
Kilometers
88.56 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woonsocket
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Charlestown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlestown
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Woonsocket
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlestown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Charlestown
27.4 mi
00h 31m
To Woonsocket
27.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Charlestown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Woonsocket.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Woonsocket.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Post Road

    63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    125 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Post Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Post Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Commodore Perry Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Post Road Freeway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Post Road Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Tower Hill Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue

    127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Court Street

    1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    153 m · 15 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Woonsocket.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
18.6 mi · 34%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 18%
Commodore Perry Highway
7.72 mi · 14%
Tower Hill Road
7.53 mi · 14%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 5%
Post Road
1.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 31m from Charlestown
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlestown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woonsocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Woonsocket?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Charlestown and 27.7 miles from Woonsocket.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charlestown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woonsocket.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Greenwich, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Greenwich.

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 43.32 mi (69.71 km).

Charlestown

#1 Charlestown

Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,836
Coordinates41.3831600, -71.6417300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Woonsocket

#2 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Post Road (-71.641905, 41.382949)
End: (-71.514761, 42.002881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.65
Round trip
$15.31
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.65 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.86 $9.42 $18.85
Diesel $6.00 $11.63 $23.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlestown and Woonsocket. The current time is 23:39:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.