How far is Jamestown, RI from Cranston, RI?
The driving distance from Jamestown, RI to Cranston, RI is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
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Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Cranston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Cranston.
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Start on Knowles Court
18 m · 8 sec · Knowles Court
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Turn left onto Conanicus Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Conanicus Avenue
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Turn right onto East Shore Road
2005 ft · 45 sec · East Shore Road
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Take the ramp left toward RI 138 West
160 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road
2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 2 North: Cranston
1729 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 2 North
127 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Bald Hill Road
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Continue on Reservoir Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
719 ft · 26 sec · 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 Jamestown 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.
Col Rodman Highway
Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to Cranston?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Jamestown and 14.7 miles from Cranston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jamestown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Stop Ideas Near Exeter
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 19.87 mi (31.98 km).
#1 Jamestown
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 5,482 |
| Coordinates | 41.4970500, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
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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