How far is Buttonwoods, RI from Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Buttonwoods, RI to Providence, RI is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buttonwoods and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buttonwoods and Providence.
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Start on Janice Road
57 m · 8 sec · Janice Road
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Turn right onto Hemlock Avenue
707 ft · 36 sec · Hemlock Avenue
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Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue
73 m · 12 sec · Hawthorne Avenue
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Turn right onto Andrew Comstock Street
1311 ft · 58 sec · Andrew Comstock Street
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Turn slight left onto Buttonwoods Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Buttonwoods Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1324 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Connector
1861 ft · 29 sec · Airport Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence
1752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 95 North: Providence
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1047 ft · 13 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Memorial Boulevard
1356 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Francis Street
92 m · 7 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Dorrance Street
780 ft · 32 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buttonwoods and Providence.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left onto I 95 North: Providence
7.52 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Buttonwoods and Mostly Clear near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buttonwoods to Providence?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.4 miles from Buttonwoods and 6.4 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Buttonwoods and Mostly Clear near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Cranston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranston.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buttonwoods and Providence. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.42 km).
#1 Buttonwoods
Buttonwoods is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6853800, -71.4186700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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