How far is Pawtucket, RI from Bradford, RI?
The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to Bradford, RI is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawtucket and Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket and Bradford.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashaway Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ashaway Road
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Turn right onto Alton Bradford Road
1633 ft · 33 sec · Alton Bradford Road
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Continue on Main Street
677 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
2371 ft · 48 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Church Street
1798 ft · 40 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
722 ft · 33 sec · Red Barn Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue
122 m · 19 sec · Gurnsey Avenue
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Turn right onto Shetland Drive
149 m · 21 sec · Shetland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shetland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawtucket and Bradford.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pawtucket and Partly Sunny near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pawtucket to Bradford?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Coventry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Pawtucket and 23.8 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pawtucket and Partly Sunny near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Coventry
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 Coventry.
Kingston station
Providence station
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Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 37.86 mi (60.93 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 Bradford
Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3989900, -71.7370100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-71.73701, 41.39899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
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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