How far is Narragansett Pier, RI from Pawtucket, RI?

The driving distance from Narragansett Pier, RI to Pawtucket, RI is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.62 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.07 mi
50.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.07 mi
Kilometers
50.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.62 mi
Kilometers
58.94 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawtucket
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett Pier
2026-04-18T23:02
Arrive Pawtucket
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Narragansett Pier
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Narragansett Pier
18.2 mi
00h 23m
To Pawtucket
18.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Narragansett Pier and Pawtucket.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett Pier and Pawtucket.

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Road

    51 m · 6 sec · Ocean Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Street

    3118 ft · 54 sec · Beach Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boston Neck Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tower Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    148 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    789 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street

    1005 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Thurston Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Thurston Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Place

    136 m · 11 sec · Park Place

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    729 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue

    757 ft · 13 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narragansett Pier and Pawtucket.

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
14.8 mi · 40%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 28%
Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 11%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 9%
Bridgetown Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Main Street
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 23m from Narragansett Pier
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Narragansett Pier and Mostly Cloudy near Pawtucket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Narragansett Pier to Pawtucket?

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Narragansett Pier and 18.4 miles from Pawtucket.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Narragansett Pier and Mostly Cloudy near Pawtucket.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narragansett Pier and Pawtucket. Straight-line distance: 31.07 mi (50.01 km).

Narragansett Pier

#1 Narragansett Pier

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population3,409
Coordinates41.4323200, -71.4564400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Pawtucket

#2 Pawtucket

The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population71,710
Coordinates41.8787100, -71.3825600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean Road (-71.456665, 41.431902)
End: Roosevelt Avenue (-71.382625, 41.878726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Narragansett Pier and Pawtucket. The current time is 23:02:09.

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.