How far is North Scituate, RI from Woonsocket, RI?

The driving distance from North Scituate, RI to Woonsocket, RI is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
19.2 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.4 mi
19.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.4 mi
Kilometers
19.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.2 mi
Kilometers
30.9 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woonsocket
Tue, Apr 14, 7:09 PM EDT
Return by in North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Scituate
2026-04-14T18:41
Arrive Woonsocket
Tue, Apr 14, 7:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Scituate
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
Smithfield
RI

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

From North Scituate
9.5 mi
00h 14m
To Woonsocket
9.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Scituate and Woonsocket.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate and Woonsocket.

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    12 m · 5 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Danielson Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Danielson Pike

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Hartford Pike

    644 ft · 10 sec · Hartford Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Hartford Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Hartford Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Hartford Avenue

    1561 ft · 35 sec · Hartford Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue

    127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Court Street

    1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    153 m · 15 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Scituate and Woonsocket.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Avenue
11.8 mi · 61%
Eddie Dowling Highway
1.51 mi · 8%
Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 7%
RI 146A North
1.38 mi · 7%
RI 146 North
1.02 mi · 5%
Danielson Pike
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hartford Avenue

Merge slight left

8.68 mi · 00h 10m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithfield
00h 14m from North Scituate
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Scituate and Mostly Sunny near Woonsocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Scituate to Woonsocket?

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from North Scituate and 9.7 miles from Woonsocket.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Scituate and Mostly Sunny near Woonsocket.

Stop Ideas Near Smithfield

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

41 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

46 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.95 km).

North Scituate

#1 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Woonsocket

#2 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: East Road (-71.587323, 41.831772)
End: (-71.514761, 42.002881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.03 $6.06
Premium $4.86 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $6.00 $4.08 $8.16

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between North Scituate and Woonsocket. The current time is 18:41:16.

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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.