Route 102 serves as a non-freeway beltway around the Providence metro area.

It begins in the village of Wickford and travels through less developed areas of western Rhode Island.

Route 102 then turns northwest to follow Victory Highway as it goes through the towns of West Greenwich and Coventry.

In Scituate, it continues north along Chopmist Hill Road, crossing US 6 as it heads towards the town of Glocester.

After crossing US 44 in the Glocester village of Chepachet, Route 102 continues northeast into the town of Burrillville along Broncos Highway.