How far is Woonsocket, RI from Exeter, RI?
The driving distance from Woonsocket, RI to Exeter, RI is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 second most populous city in Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woonsocket and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket and Exeter.
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Start on the route
84 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto High Street
714 ft · 20 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Arnold Street
1145 ft · 25 sec · Arnold Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
65 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bernon Street
122 m · 8 sec · Bernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernon Street
20 m · 1 sec · Bernon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bernon Street
1075 ft · 24 sec · Bernon Street
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Turn right onto Greene Street
573 ft · 15 sec · Greene Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South: Providence
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts
1466 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Warwick
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 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 Woonsocket 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Woonsocket and Sunny near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woonsocket to Exeter?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Woonsocket and 17.4 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woonsocket and Sunny near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near Cranston
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 Cranston.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woonsocket and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 29.41 mi (47.33 km).
#1 Woonsocket
The second-largest city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 41,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.0028800, -71.5147800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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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