Rhode Island is one of the most densely populated state. Combine that with our teeny square mileage and you find a small state with a lot of crowds. Finding some solitude is a true challenge, especially when the warmer weather arrives with tourists. This one route is perfect if you need a quiet escape.

U.S. Route 44 is a long and lovely route running through New England.
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Known locally to Rhode Islanders as Putnam Pike, this forested route makes for a gorgeous and relaxing drive.
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This trip passes through some of the most northern parts of the state including the charming town of Chepachet.
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You can take it all the way to Plymouth, MA, or head all the way into Connecticut and even New York.
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You'll see farmland, forest, and many abandoned old structures along your quiet drive.
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