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

The driving distance from Woonsocket, RI to Narragansett Pier, RI is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
45.96 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.54 mi
63.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.54 mi
Kilometers
63.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.96 mi
Kilometers
73.96 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Woonsocket
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woonsocket
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Woonsocket
23 mi
00h 30m
To Narragansett Pier
23 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
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 Woonsocket and Narragansett Pier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Boston Neck Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Beach Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beach Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    127 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ocean Road

    142 m · 8 sec · Ocean Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woonsocket 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.4 mi · 47%
RI 4 South
9.91 mi · 22%
Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 9%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 7%
RI 146 South
1.99 mi · 4%
Bridgetown Road
1.39 mi · 3%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 30m from Woonsocket
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket to Narragansett Pier?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Woonsocket and 23 miles from Narragansett Pier.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Woonsocket and Chance Rain Showers near Narragansett Pier.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woonsocket and Narragansett Pier. Straight-line distance: 39.54 mi (63.63 km).

Woonsocket

#1 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
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: Woonsocket (-71.51478, 42.00288)
End: Narragansett Pier (-71.45644, 41.43232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

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 Woonsocket and Narragansett Pier. The current time is 00:29:13.

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.