How far is Hopkinton, RI from Cranston, RI?

The driving distance from Hopkinton, RI to Cranston, RI is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
32.67 mi
00h 37m
Flight
28.17 mi
45.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.67 mi
Kilometers
52.57 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cranston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinton
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Cranston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinton
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
Coventry
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Hopkinton
16.3 mi
00h 18m
To Cranston
16.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hopkinton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodville Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Woodville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodville Alton Road

    1818 ft · 1 min · Woodville Alton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 95 North: Providence

    946 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 2 North: Cranston

    1729 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 2 North

    127 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Bald Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Reservoir Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    719 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    119 m · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 71%
Bald Hill Road
3.06 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.92 mi · 9%
Reservoir Avenue
1.45 mi · 4%
I 295 North
1.1 mi · 3%
RI 2 North
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

23 mi · 00h 27m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coventry
00h 18m from Hopkinton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopkinton and 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 Hopkinton to Cranston?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Coventry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Hopkinton and 16.3 miles from Cranston.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coventry

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

36 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Westerly station

38 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.33 km).

Hopkinton

#1 Hopkinton

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population8,095
Coordinates41.4612100, -71.7775700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Cranston

#2 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodville Road (-71.777505, 41.461306)
End: (-71.437593, 41.779724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.13 $10.25
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.17
Diesel $6.00 $6.90 $13.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinton and Cranston. The current time is 23:39:09.

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.