Rhode Island Route 1A
Route 1A is a 39.6-mile (63.7 km) long numbered state highway located in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The route, which parallels U.S. Route 1 for its entire length, has five distinct sections, each separated by short overlaps with US 1.
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