How far is Little Compton, RI from Pawtucket, RI?
The driving distance from Little Compton, RI to Pawtucket, RI is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Compton and Pawtucket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Compton and Pawtucket.
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Start on South of Commons Road
1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
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Turn right onto Commons
942 ft · 26 sec · Commons
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Continue on Meeting House Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane
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Turn straight onto West Main Road
12.9 mi · 22 min · West Main Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
707 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
120 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
11.1 mi · 13 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island
1930 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 114A North: Seekonk
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Fall River Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Fall River Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1939 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on School Street
1123 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Turn straight onto Broadway
69 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
69 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
757 ft · 13 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Compton and Pawtucket.
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.
West Main Road
Turn straight onto West Main Road
12.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little Compton and Partly Sunny near Pawtucket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Compton to Pawtucket?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Little Compton and 22.1 miles from Pawtucket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Compton and Partly Sunny near Pawtucket.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Providence station
Kingston station
Westerly station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Compton and Pawtucket. Straight-line distance: 27.71 mi (44.59 km).
#1 Little Compton
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 3,462 |
| Coordinates | 41.5101000, -71.1711600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pawtucket
The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 71,710 |
| Coordinates | 41.8787100, -71.3825600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roosevelt Avenue (-71.382625, 41.878726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
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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