How far is Exeter, RI from Woonsocket, RI?
The driving distance from Exeter, RI to Woonsocket, RI is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Woonsocket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Woonsocket.
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Start on New Road
24 m · 6 sec · New Road
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Turn left onto Ten Rod Road
2 mi · 3 min · Ten Rod Road
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Continue on Ten Rod Road
58 m · 14 sec · Ten Rod Road
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Take the ramp straight toward RI 4 North: Providence
1822 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
1.2 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue
127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue
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Continue on Court Street
1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street
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Continue on High Street
153 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left
84 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and Woonsocket.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Exeter and Sunny near Woonsocket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Woonsocket?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 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?
Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Exeter and 18.1 miles from Woonsocket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Exeter and Sunny near Woonsocket.
Stop Ideas Near Cranston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranston.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 29.41 mi (47.33 km).
#1 Exeter
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 6,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.5776000, -71.5375600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woonsocket
The second-largest city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 41,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.0028800, -71.5147800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.514761, 42.002881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
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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