Gentlemen......as Mike said, not sure if the new Route 44 Carver Bypass is finished (think it's finished or mostly so, but don't think it is open yet) to be able to bypass the small winding part of 44 thru Carver. Once it is, that would definately be the way to go.
If it's not, and you opt for that route, (which is probably the best as long as you don't mind 5-8 miles of country road) be SURE to obey the speed limits on the small winding parts of 44....it is as low as 25 MPH in some areas, and is a speed trap waiting to happen.
Chris.....you are better off staying on 95 thru Providence and Pawtucket into Mass and up to 495 South than taking 195 to 24 to 44 Route, especially on the weekend. Weekdays, I might opt for 195, but on the weekend, 95 should be okay....or you could even take 295 to 95 North to 495 South and by-pass Providence altogether....about 5-8 miles longer than thru Providence, but it doesn't have the S-curves to deal with.
Good Ol Massachusetts.....funny thing is, I am 32 miles from the show if I take Route 106....and it will take me 50 or so minutes to get there....or I could take the "horseshoe Route" up 95 to 128 and then down 3, and its about 45 miles, and take me 50+ munutes....all depends on the type of driving you like....me, I'll probably take the relaxed scenic route and say "Eff" 128 and the maniac drivers......
