How far is Cranston, RI from Ashaway, RI?

The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Ashaway, RI is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.45 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.5 mi
49.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.5 mi
Kilometers
49.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.45 mi
Kilometers
58.66 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashaway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Cranston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranston
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Ashaway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cranston
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
Coventry
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Cranston
18.2 mi
00h 23m
To Ashaway
18.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cranston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Thursday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Ashaway Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and Ashaway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Ashaway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue

    1124 ft · 43 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Reservoir Avenue

    2167 ft · 57 sec · Reservoir Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward RI 10 South

    1318 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Huntington Expressway

    922 ft · 16 sec · Huntington Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Providence, Warwick

    150 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Warwick

    2466 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

    979 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ashaway Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Ashaway Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ashaway Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranston and Ashaway.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
33.6 mi · 92%
High Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Reservoir Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Clarks Falls Road
0.28 mi · 1%
RI 10 South
0.25 mi · 1%
Park Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coventry
00h 23m from Cranston
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cranston and Mostly Sunny near Ashaway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Ashaway?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 18.2 miles from Cranston and 18.2 miles from Ashaway.

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 6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cranston and Mostly Sunny near Ashaway.

Stop Ideas Near Coventry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coventry, 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 Coventry.

RAIL

Kingston station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

36 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Westerly station

38 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and Ashaway. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.09 km).

Cranston

#1 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Ashaway

#2 Ashaway

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population1,485
Coordinates41.4234300, -71.7856200
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Cranston (-71.43728, 41.77982)
End: Ashaway (-71.78562, 41.42343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 Cranston and Ashaway. The current time is 06:18:41.

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.