How far is Hopkins Mills, RI from Cranston, RI?
The driving distance from Hopkins Mills, RI to Cranston, RI is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkins Mills and Cranston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkins Mills and Cranston.
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Start on Old Danielson Pike
987 ft · 43 sec · Old Danielson Pike
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Merge slight right onto Grand Army Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Grand Army Highway
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Continue on Hartford Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hartford Avenue
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Turn right onto Atwood Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Atwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Phenix Avenue
2138 ft · 40 sec · Phenix Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left
119 m · 29 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 Hopkins Mills and Cranston.
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.
Grand Army Highway
Merge slight right onto Grand Army Highway
4.71 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkins Mills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkins Mills to Cranston?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
North Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Hopkins Mills and 9.4 miles from Cranston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkins Mills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Stop Ideas Near North Scituate
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 North Scituate.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkins Mills and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.52 km).
#1 Hopkins Mills
Hopkins Mills is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8223200, -71.7028500 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437593, 41.779724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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