How far is Pawtucket, RI from Narragansett Pier, RI?

The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to Narragansett Pier, RI is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.73 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.07 mi
50.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.07 mi
Kilometers
50.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.73 mi
Kilometers
59.11 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Pawtucket
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawtucket
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pawtucket
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Pawtucket
18.4 mi
00h 26m
To Narragansett Pier
18.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pawtucket and Narragansett Pier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket and Narragansett Pier.

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Avenue

    757 ft · 17 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    62 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    1204 ft · 21 sec · East Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Place

    6 m · 6 sec · Park Place

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto George Street

    678 ft · 15 sec · George Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    845 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    911 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Boston Neck Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Beach Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beach Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    127 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ocean Road

    142 m · 8 sec · Ocean Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawtucket and Narragansett Pier.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cedar Street
16.8 mi · 46%
RI 4 South
9.91 mi · 27%
Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 11%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 9%
Bridgetown Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Beach Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 26m from Pawtucket
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pawtucket and Chance Rain Showers near Narragansett Pier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pawtucket to Narragansett Pier?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Pawtucket and 18.3 miles from Narragansett Pier.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pawtucket and Chance Rain Showers near Narragansett Pier.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and Narragansett Pier. Straight-line distance: 31.07 mi (50.01 km).

Pawtucket

#1 Pawtucket

The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population71,710
Coordinates41.8787100, -71.3825600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Narragansett Pier

#2 Narragansett Pier

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population3,409
Coordinates41.4323200, -71.4564400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pawtucket (-71.38256, 41.87871)
End: Narragansett Pier (-71.45644, 41.43232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.86 $6.32 $12.63
Diesel $6.00 $7.80 $15.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pawtucket and Narragansett Pier. The current time is 00:30:27.

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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.