How far is Cranston, RI from Harrisville, RI?
The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Harrisville, RI is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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.
Census designated place in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and Harrisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Harrisville.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Phenix Avenue
2098 ft · 38 sec · Phenix Avenue
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Turn right onto Atwood Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Atwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenville Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Putnam Pike
7.4 mi · 11 min · Putnam Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Victory Highway
15 m · 1 sec · Victory Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Victory Highway
625 ft · 11 sec · Victory Highway
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Turn straight onto Money Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Money Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto Steere Farm Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Steere Farm Road
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Continue on Harrisville Main Street
1212 ft · 28 sec · Harrisville Main Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
673 ft · 15 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Steere Street
14 m · 1 sec · Steere Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Steere Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranston and Harrisville.
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.
Putnam Pike
At the end of the road, turn left onto Putnam Pike
7.37 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Cranston and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Harrisville?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
North Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Cranston and 10.8 miles from Harrisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cranston and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisville.
Stop Ideas Near North Scituate
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 North Scituate.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and Harrisville. Straight-line distance: 17.72 mi (28.51 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 Harrisville
Located in the northwestern corner of Providence County at an elevation of approximately 325 feet above sea level, this census-designated place is a historic village within the town of Burrillville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9656500, -71.6745100 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrisville (-71.67451, 41.96565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.28 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
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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