How far is Cranston, RI from East Greenwich, RI?
The driving distance from Cranston, RI to East Greenwich, RI is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and East Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and East Greenwich.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
1124 ft · 45 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Avenue
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Continue on New London Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · New London Avenue
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Turn slight left onto RI 5
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto New London Avenue
1377 ft · 26 sec · New London Avenue
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Turn left onto Oaklawn Avenue
2138 ft · 59 sec · Oaklawn Avenue
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Continue on Lambert Lind Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lambert Lind Highway
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Continue on Greenwich Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Greenwich Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Greenwich Avenue
43 m · 2 sec · Greenwich Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Greenwich Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Greenwich Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Post Road
33 m · 2 sec · Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Post Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Post Road
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Continue on Main Street
847 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1048 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Rector Street
133 m · 16 sec · Rector Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
538 ft · 18 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranston and East Greenwich.
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.
Post Road
Exit the roundabout onto Post Road
2.55 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cranston and Chance Rain Showers near East Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cranston to East Greenwich?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Cranston and 5 miles from East Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cranston and Chance Rain Showers near East Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Warwick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and East Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 8.31 mi (13.37 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 East Greenwich
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 13,141 |
| Coordinates | 41.6603800, -71.4558900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Greenwich (-71.45589, 41.66038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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