How far is Pawtucket, RI from Barrington, RI?
The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to Barrington, RI is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawtucket and Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket and Barrington.
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Start on Roosevelt Avenue
757 ft · 19 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
714 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Water Street
1892 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto School Street
1.3 km · 1 min · School Street
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Turn slight left onto Beverage Hill Avenue
1743 ft · 32 sec · Beverage Hill Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1128 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
102 m · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn straight onto Pawtucket Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Bullocks Point Avenue
1058 ft · 24 sec · Bullocks Point Avenue
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Turn left onto Willett Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Willett Avenue
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Continue on Park Drive
140 m · 8 sec · Park Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Crescent View Avenue
91 m · 5 sec · Crescent View Avenue
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Continue on Willett Avenue
1281 ft · 24 sec · Willett Avenue
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Continue on County Road
704 ft · 12 sec · County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road
142 m · 8 sec · County Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawtucket and Barrington.
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.
Pawtucket Avenue
Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
3.05 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Pawtucket and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pawtucket to Barrington?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Pawtucket and 6.2 miles from Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pawtucket and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near East Providence
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 East Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 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 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
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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