How far is Cranston, RI from Woonsocket, RI?

The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Woonsocket, RI is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
18.67 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.92 mi
25.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.67 mi
Kilometers
30.04 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woonsocket
Wed, Apr 22, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Cranston
Wed, Apr 22, 6:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranston
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive Woonsocket
Wed, Apr 22, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cranston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Central Falls
RI

City in Rhode Island

From Cranston
9.3 mi
00h 13m
To Woonsocket
9.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cranston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Woonsocket.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    546 ft · 21 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pontiac Avenue

    2883 ft · 2 min · Pontiac Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward RI 10 North

    824 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Huntington Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Huntington Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on 6/10 Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · 6/10 Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    534 ft · 7 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue

    127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Court Street

    1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street

    153 m · 15 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 40%
Old Louisquisset Pike
2.95 mi · 16%
Huntington Expressway
2.31 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 8%
RI 146A North
1.38 mi · 7%
6/10 Connector
1.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Eddie Dowling Highway

Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

4.73 mi · 00h 05m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Falls
00h 13m from Cranston
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cranston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woonsocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Woonsocket?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Central Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Cranston and 9.3 miles from Woonsocket.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cranston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woonsocket.

Stop Ideas Near Central Falls

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

7 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

43 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 km).

Cranston

#1 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Woonsocket

#2 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.437593, 41.779724)
End: (-71.51457, 42.003125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $6.00 $3.96 $7.92

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cranston and Woonsocket. The current time is 18:01:32.

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.