How far is Ashaway, RI from East Providence, RI?

The driving distance from Ashaway, RI to East Providence, RI is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.76 mi
00h 40m
Flight
34.47 mi
55.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.76 mi
Kilometers
63.98 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Ashaway
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashaway
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive East Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ashaway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Ashaway
19.7 mi
00h 20m
To East Providence
20.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ashaway Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
East Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Thursday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashaway and East Providence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashaway and East Providence.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashaway Road

    42 m · 5 sec · Ashaway Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Iway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Iway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Providence Expressway

    1162 ft · 25 sec · East Providence Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue

    595 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Warren Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashaway and East Providence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
35.4 mi · 89%
Main Street
1.54 mi · 4%
Iway
0.93 mi · 2%
Warren Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
I 195 East
0.46 mi · 1%
East Providence Expressway
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 20m from Ashaway
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashaway and Partly Sunny near East Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashaway to East Providence?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Ashaway and 20.1 miles from East Providence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashaway and Partly Sunny near East Providence.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashaway and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 34.47 mi (55.47 km).

Ashaway

#1 Ashaway

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population1,485
Coordinates41.4234300, -71.7856200
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
East Providence

#2 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashaway Road (-71.785746, 41.423337)
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.24 $12.48
Premium $4.86 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $6.00 $8.40 $16.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashaway and East Providence. The current time is 00:23:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.