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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.88 mi
00h 42m
Flight
29.41 mi
47.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.41 mi
Kilometers
47.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.88 mi
Kilometers
57.75 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woonsocket
Mon, May 4, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Mon, May 4, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-05-04T02:15
Arrive Woonsocket
Mon, May 4, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From Exeter
17.8 mi
00h 21m
To Woonsocket
18.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Exeter 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
Destination
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on New Road

    24 m · 6 sec · New Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ten Rod Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Ten Rod Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ten Rod Road

    58 m · 14 sec · Ten Rod Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward RI 4 North: Providence

    1822 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  13. 13

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

    127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Court Street

    1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    153 m · 15 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
18.6 mi · 52%
RI 4 North
6.6 mi · 18%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 7%
Ten Rod Road
2.07 mi · 6%
Eddie Dowling Highway
1.51 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 21m from Exeter
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 29.41 mi (47.33 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population6,531
Coordinates41.5776000, -71.5375600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Woonsocket

#2 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: New Road (-71.537857, 41.577582)
End: (-71.514761, 42.002881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Exeter and Woonsocket. The current time is 02:15:23.

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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.