How far is Narragansett, RI from Cranston, RI?

The driving distance from Narragansett, RI to Cranston, RI is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 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
28.15 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.79 mi
36.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.15 mi
Kilometers
45.3 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cranston
Sat, May 30, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Narragansett
Sat, May 30, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett
2026-05-30T09:57
Arrive Cranston
Sat, May 30, 10:35 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 Narragansett
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Exeter
RI

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

From Narragansett
13.4 mi
00h 18m
To Cranston
14.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Narragansett Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph NW
Destination
Cranston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 29 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Point Drive

    70 m · 16 sec · Bridge Point Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boston Neck Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boston Neck Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 2 North: Cranston

    1729 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 2 North

    127 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Bald Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Reservoir Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    719 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    119 m · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narragansett 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 36%
Boston Neck Road
3.27 mi · 12%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 11%
Bald Hill Road
3.06 mi · 11%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 9%
Reservoir Avenue
1.45 mi · 5%
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 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
+5.3 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 18m from Narragansett
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Narragansett and Chance Light Rain near Cranston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Narragansett to Cranston?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 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?

Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Narragansett and 14.7 miles from Cranston.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 $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 Chance Light Rain around Narragansett and Chance Light Rain near Cranston.

Stop Ideas Near Exeter

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

33 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

39 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narragansett and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.68 km).

Narragansett

#1 Narragansett

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,309
Coordinates41.4501000, -71.4495000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cranston

#2 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Point Drive (-71.448713, 41.450403)
End: (-71.437593, 41.779724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Narragansett and Cranston. The current time is 09:57:26.

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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.