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| Length: | 33.6 mi (54.1 km) | |||
| Existed: | ca 1934 – present | |||
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| Counties: | Washington, Kent, Providence | |||
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Route 2 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It runs approximately 36 miles (58 km) from US 1 in Charlestown to US 1 in Providence.
Route 2 starts at US 1 in Charlestown, which is also the southern terminus of Route 112. Route 2 and Route 112 continue north, and Route 2 splits off to the northeast before intersecting with Route 138. Continuing in a northeast direction, Route 2 has a short concurrency with Route 102 in North Kingstown. It then turns to the north and parallels Route 4 until reaching I-95. Route 2 passes the eastern terminus of Route 3 before reaching an interchange with I-295. It continues through downtown Cranston and has interchanges with Route 37 and Route 10 before reaching its northern terminus at US 1 slightly inside the city line of Providence. Route 2 is a heavily traveled highway in Cranston and Warwick as it is a major commercial corridor.