How far is Cranston, RI from Hope Valley, RI?

The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Hope Valley, RI is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.76 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.69 mi
38.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.69 mi
Kilometers
38.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.76 mi
Kilometers
46.29 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Cranston
Wed, Apr 15, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranston
2026-04-15T04:11
Arrive Hope Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cranston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Cranston
14.4 mi
00h 20m
To Hope Valley
14.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Hope Valley Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Hope Valley.

  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

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown

    1451 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
26 mi · 90%
Main Street
1.38 mi · 5%
Reservoir Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
RI 138
0.27 mi · 1%
RI 10 South
0.25 mi · 1%
Park Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 20m from Cranston
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cranston and Partly Sunny near Hope Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Hope Valley?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Cranston and 14.4 miles from Hope Valley.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cranston and Partly Sunny near Hope Valley.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and Hope Valley. Straight-line distance: 23.69 mi (38.12 km).

Cranston

#1 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Hope Valley

#2 Hope Valley

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population1,612
Coordinates41.5076000, -71.7161800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Cranston (-71.43728, 41.77982)
End: Hope Valley (-71.71618, 41.5076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.97
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.98 $7.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.81
Diesel $6.00 $6.06 $12.11

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cranston and Hope Valley. The current time is 04:11:31.

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.