How far is Cranston, RI from Narragansett Pier, RI?
The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Narragansett Pier, RI is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and Narragansett Pier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Narragansett Pier.
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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
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bridgetown Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road
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Turn right onto Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road
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Continue on Beach Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Beach Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
127 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Road
142 m · 8 sec · Ocean Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranston and Narragansett Pier.
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.
RI 4 South
Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.91 mi · 00h 13m
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 Narragansett Pier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Narragansett Pier?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Cranston and 14.7 miles from Narragansett Pier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cranston and Chance Rain Showers near Narragansett Pier.
Stop Ideas Near Exeter
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and Narragansett Pier. Straight-line distance: 24.03 mi (38.67 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 Narragansett Pier
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
| Population | 3,409 |
| Coordinates | 41.4323200, -71.4564400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Narragansett Pier (-71.45644, 41.43232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
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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