How far is Woonsocket, RI from Charlestown, RI?

The driving distance from Woonsocket, RI to Charlestown, RI is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
50.6 mi
01h 09m
Flight
43.32 mi
69.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.32 mi
Kilometers
69.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.6 mi
Kilometers
81.43 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Tue, Apr 14, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Woonsocket
Tue, Apr 14, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woonsocket
2026-04-14T21:40
Arrive Charlestown
Tue, Apr 14, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Woonsocket
25.3 mi
00h 34m
To Charlestown
25.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Charlestown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts

    1466 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Warwick

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter

    2157 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ten Rod Road

    1 km · 1 min · Ten Rod Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South County Trail

    16.4 mi · 24 min · South County Trail

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    91 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Post Road

    646 ft · 8 sec · Post Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    689 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Post Road

    615 ft · 8 sec · Post Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    654 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Old Post Road

    63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.4 mi · 42%
South County Trail
16.4 mi · 32%
RI 4 South
6.03 mi · 12%
RI 146 South
1.99 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Eddie Dowling Highway
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 34m from Woonsocket
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woonsocket and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 25.3 miles from Woonsocket and 25.3 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woonsocket and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

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 Woonsocket and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 43.32 mi (69.71 km).

Woonsocket

#1 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

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

#2 Charlestown

Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,836
Coordinates41.3831600, -71.6417300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Woonsocket (-71.51478, 42.00288)
End: Charlestown (-71.64173, 41.38316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woonsocket and Charlestown. The current time is 21:40:57.

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.