How far is Cranston, RI from Charlestown, RI?
The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Charlestown, RI is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Charlestown.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
1124 ft · 43 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Reservoir Avenue
2167 ft · 57 sec · Reservoir Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward RI 10 South
1318 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Huntington Expressway
922 ft · 16 sec · Huntington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Providence, Warwick
150 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Warwick
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
2157 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ten Rod Road
1 km · 1 min · Ten Rod Road
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Turn left onto South County Trail
16.4 mi · 24 min · South County Trail
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Take the ramp right
91 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Post Road
646 ft · 8 sec · Post Road
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Take the exit slight left
689 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Post Road
615 ft · 8 sec · Post Road
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Take the exit slight right
654 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Old Post Road
63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranston and Charlestown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South County Trail
Turn left onto South County Trail
16.4 mi · 00h 24m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cranston and Mostly Cloudy near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Cranston and 17 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cranston and Mostly Cloudy near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Exeter
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 Exeter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.27 km).
#1 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlestown
Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.3831600, -71.6417300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlestown (-71.64173, 41.38316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
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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