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

The driving distance from Barrington, RI to East Providence, RI is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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
7.36 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.96 mi
9.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.96 mi
Kilometers
9.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.36 mi
Kilometers
11.84 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Providence
Sat, Apr 25, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Sat, Apr 25, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-04-25T14:19
Arrive East Providence
Sat, Apr 25, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From Barrington
3.6 mi
00h 05m
To East Providence
3.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Barrington Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Saturday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
East Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Saturday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    642 ft · 12 sec · Wampanoag Trail

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside

    688 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto County Road

    1 km · 58 sec · County Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road

    531 ft · 9 sec · County Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto County Road

    667 ft · 11 sec · County Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Willett Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Willett Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Warren Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
162.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road
2.29 mi · 31%
Willett Avenue
1.84 mi · 25%
Pawtucket Avenue
1.03 mi · 14%
South Broadway
0.97 mi · 13%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
0.86 mi · 12%
RI 103 West
0.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Willett Avenue

Continue on Willett Avenue

1.84 mi · 00h 03m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 05m from Barrington
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Barrington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near East Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Barrington and 3.7 miles from East Providence.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Barrington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near East Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Cranston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranston, 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 Cranston.

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 5.96 mi (9.59 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population16,015
Coordinates41.7406600, -71.3086600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
East Providence

#2 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road (-71.308816, 41.740554)
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.03
Round trip
$2.05
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.03 $2.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.16 $2.32
Premium $4.86 $1.26 $2.53
Diesel $6.00 $1.56 $3.12

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and East Providence. The current time is 14:19:56.

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.