How far is Cranston, RI from Hopkins Mills, RI?

The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Hopkins Mills, RI is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
16.49 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.99 mi
22.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.99 mi
Kilometers
22.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.49 mi
Kilometers
26.54 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkins Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Cranston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranston
2026-04-15T02:54
Arrive Hopkins Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
North Scituate
RI

Census designated place in Massachusetts

From Cranston
8.2 mi
00h 12m
To Hopkins Mills
8.3 mi
00h 12m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Hopkins Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Phenix Avenue

    2098 ft · 38 sec · Phenix Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Atwood Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Atwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hartford Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Hartford Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Hartford Pike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hartford Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Grand Army Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Danielson Pike

    987 ft · 43 sec · Old Danielson Pike

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Danielson Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army Highway
4.79 mi · 29%
Hartford Avenue
3.98 mi · 24%
Atwood Avenue
3.56 mi · 22%
Hartford Pike
2.06 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
1.51 mi · 9%
Phenix Avenue
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army Highway

Continue on Grand Army Highway

4.79 mi · 00h 06m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Scituate
00h 12m from Cranston
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cranston and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkins Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Hopkins Mills?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 8.2 miles from Cranston and 8.3 miles from Hopkins Mills.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cranston and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkins Mills.

Stop Ideas Near North Scituate

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

14 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

51 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and Hopkins Mills. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.52 km).

Cranston

#1 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hopkins Mills

Hopkins Mills is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8223200, -71.7028500
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Cranston (-71.43728, 41.77982)
End: Hopkins Mills (-71.70285, 41.82232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.59 $5.17
Premium $4.86 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $6.00 $3.48 $6.96

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 Hopkins Mills. The current time is 02:54:52.

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.