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

The driving distance from Bristol, RI to East Providence, RI is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
14.3 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.86 mi
17.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.86 mi
Kilometers
17.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.3 mi
Kilometers
23.02 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Providence
Tue, May 5, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 5, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-05T02:55
Arrive East Providence
Tue, May 5, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Warren
RI

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

From Bristol
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To East Providence
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bristol Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
East Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Tuesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 103, US 44: East Providence

    1067 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 103

    33 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway

    142 m · 17 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Warren Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Warren Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
6.46 mi · 45%
Metacom Avenue
3.77 mi · 26%
Market Street
2.58 mi · 18%
James Reynolds Road
0.49 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Kickemuit Road
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Merge slight left

6.1 mi · 00h 07m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 11m from Bristol
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near East Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Bristol and 7.1 miles from East Providence.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near East Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

60 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 10.86 mi (17.47 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Town in Rhode Island

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

#2 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.266118, 41.677058)
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.95
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.97 $3.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.23 $4.46
Premium $4.86 $2.43 $4.86
Diesel $6.00 $3.00 $6.00

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and East Providence. The current time is 02:55:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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