How far is Cranston, RI from New Shoreham, RI?

The driving distance from Cranston, RI to New Shoreham, RI is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.53 mi
01h 43m
Flight
42.43 mi
68.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.43 mi
Kilometers
68.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.53 mi
Kilometers
76.5 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Shoreham
Mon, May 4, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Cranston
Mon, May 4, 10:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranston
2026-05-04T18:47
Arrive New Shoreham
Mon, May 4, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cranston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Narragansett
RI

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

From Cranston
23.8 mi
00h 51m
To New Shoreham
23.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cranston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Monday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
New Shoreham Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Monday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and New Shoreham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and New Shoreham.

  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 left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Tower Hill Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Narragansett

    983 ft · 27 sec · Tower Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kingstown Road

    137 m · 8 sec · Kingstown Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Point Judith Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Point Judith Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Judith Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Point Judith Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Galilee Escape Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Galilee Escape Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Great Island Road

    947 ft · 18 sec · Great Island Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    38 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Point Judith – Block Island

    14.6 mi · 55 min · Point Judith – Block Island

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    102 m · 30 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    64 m · 6 sec · Water Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranston and New Shoreham.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 31%
RI 4 South
9.91 mi · 21%
I 95 South
8.85 mi · 19%
Tower Hill Road
7.47 mi · 16%
Point Judith Road
4 mi · 8%
Galilee Escape Road
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Point Judith – Block Island

Continue on Point Judith – Block Island

14.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Narragansett
00h 51m from Cranston
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cranston and Sunny near New Shoreham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cranston to New Shoreham?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Narragansett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Cranston and 23.7 miles from New Shoreham.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cranston and Sunny near New Shoreham.

Stop Ideas Near Narragansett

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

33 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

44 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and New Shoreham. Straight-line distance: 42.43 mi (68.29 km).

Cranston

#1 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
New Shoreham

#2 New Shoreham

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population1,029
Coordinates41.1723300, -71.5578300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Cranston (-71.43728, 41.77982)
End: New Shoreham (-71.55783, 41.17233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.00 $10.07 $20.15

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Cranston and New Shoreham. The current time is 18:47:46.

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.