How far is Pawtucket, RI from Ashaway, RI?
The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to Ashaway, RI is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawtucket and Ashaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket and Ashaway.
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Start on Roosevelt Avenue
757 ft · 17 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
62 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1204 ft · 21 sec · East Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Place
6 m · 6 sec · Park Place
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Turn left
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto George Street
678 ft · 15 sec · George Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
845 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Take the ramp slight left
911 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
979 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road
1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road
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Continue on High Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
78 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ashaway Road
42 m · 3 sec · Ashaway Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashaway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawtucket and Ashaway.
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.
Cedar Street
Keep slight right
24.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pawtucket and Mostly Sunny near Ashaway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pawtucket to Ashaway?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Pawtucket and 21.9 miles from Ashaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pawtucket and Mostly Sunny near Ashaway.
Stop Ideas Near West Warwick
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 West Warwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and Ashaway. Straight-line distance: 37.72 mi (60.7 km).
#1 Pawtucket
The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 71,710 |
| Coordinates | 41.8787100, -71.3825600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashaway
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
| Population | 1,485 |
| Coordinates | 41.4234300, -71.7856200 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashaway (-71.78562, 41.42343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
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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