How far is Bristol, RI from East Greenwich, RI?

The driving distance from Bristol, RI to East Greenwich, RI is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.52 mi
00h 47m
Flight
9.86 mi
15.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.86 mi
Kilometers
15.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.11 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Greenwich
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T04:46
Arrive East Greenwich
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Providence
RI

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

From Bristol
15.2 mi
00h 23m
To East Greenwich
15.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and East Greenwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and East Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1630 ft · 50 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Metacom Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Metacom Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Kickemuit Road

    1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Market Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on James Reynolds Road

    2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1886 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

    1292 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

    2285 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    2449 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich

    1344 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on First Avenue

    3160 ft · 2 min · First Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Reynolds Street

    1060 ft · 41 sec · Reynolds Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and East Greenwich.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
11.4 mi · 37%
I 195 West
8.52 mi · 28%
Metacom Avenue
3.77 mi · 12%
Market Street
2.58 mi · 8%
Division Street
1.31 mi · 4%
First Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Thurbers Avenue

Merge slight left

11 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Providence
00h 23m from Bristol
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near East Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to East Greenwich?

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Bristol and 15.3 miles from East Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near East Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near East Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

4 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and East Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 9.86 mi (15.87 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Town in Rhode Island

Population21,866
Coordinates41.6770500, -71.2661600
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
East Greenwich

#2 East Greenwich

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population13,141
Coordinates41.6603800, -71.4558900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-71.26616, 41.67705)
End: East Greenwich (-71.45589, 41.66038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and East Greenwich. The current time is 04:46:42.

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.