How far is Woonsocket, RI from Bristol, RI?

The driving distance from Woonsocket, RI to Bristol, RI is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.21 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.9 mi
41.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.9 mi
Kilometers
41.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.21 mi
Kilometers
50.22 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Apr 29, 5:12 PM EDT
Return by in Woonsocket
Wed, Apr 29, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woonsocket
2026-04-29T16:25
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Apr 29, 5:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woonsocket
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
Providence
RI

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

From Woonsocket
15.6 mi
00h 23m
To Bristol
15.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
Bristol Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
43°F
Overnight
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woonsocket and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    714 ft · 20 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arnold Street

    1145 ft · 25 sec · Arnold Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bernon Street

    122 m · 8 sec · Bernon Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernon Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Bernon Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Bernon Street

    1075 ft · 24 sec · Bernon Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Greene Street

    573 ft · 15 sec · Greene Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South: Providence

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto James Reynolds Road

    1246 ft · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Market Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    59 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Kickemuit Road

    1031 ft · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Arlington Avenue

    2274 ft · 41 sec · Arlington Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Metacom Avenue

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Metacom Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woonsocket and Bristol.

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 146 South
12.1 mi · 39%
East Providence Expressway
5.35 mi · 17%
Metacom Avenue
3.41 mi · 11%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 11%
Market Street
2.59 mi · 8%
Park Avenue
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

RI 146 South

Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
00h 23m from Woonsocket
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Woonsocket and Partly Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woonsocket to Bristol?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Woonsocket and 15.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Woonsocket and Partly Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woonsocket and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 25.9 mi (41.68 km).

Woonsocket

#1 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Town in Rhode Island

Population21,866
Coordinates41.6770500, -71.2661600
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.51457, 42.003125)
End: (-71.266118, 41.677058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.68
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.34 $8.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.90 $9.81
Premium $4.86 $5.34 $10.69
Diesel $6.00 $6.60 $13.19

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Woonsocket and Bristol. The current time is 16:25:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.