How far is Pawtucket, RI from Exeter, RI?
The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to Exeter, RI is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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.
The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawtucket and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket and Exeter.
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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 left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
2157 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ten Rod Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ten Rod Road
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Turn right onto New Road
24 m · 2 sec · New Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawtucket and Exeter.
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
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pawtucket and Mostly Sunny near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pawtucket to Exeter?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Pawtucket and 12.8 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pawtucket and Mostly Sunny near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Warwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 22.29 mi (35.87 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 Exeter
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 6,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.5776000, -71.5375600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-71.53756, 41.5776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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