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

The driving distance from Charlestown, RI to East Providence, RI is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
41.53 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.9 mi
52.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.9 mi
Kilometers
52.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.53 mi
Kilometers
66.84 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Charlestown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlestown
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive East Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlestown
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
Exeter
RI

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

From Charlestown
20.6 mi
00h 23m
To East Providence
21 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Charlestown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Post Road

    63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    125 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Post Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Post Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Commodore Perry Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Post Road Freeway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Post Road Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Tower Hill Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Iway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Iway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Providence Expressway

    1162 ft · 25 sec · East Providence Expressway

  15. 15

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

    595 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Warren Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
10.9 mi · 26%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 24%
Commodore Perry Highway
7.72 mi · 19%
Tower Hill Road
7.53 mi · 18%
Post Road
1.56 mi · 4%
Iway
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Col Rodman Highway

Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 23m from Charlestown
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlestown and Chance Rain Showers near East Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Charlestown and 21 miles from East Providence.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlestown and Chance Rain Showers near East Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Exeter

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

33 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

39 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.94 km).

Charlestown

#1 Charlestown

Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,836
Coordinates41.3831600, -71.6417300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
East Providence

#2 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Post Road (-71.641905, 41.382949)
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.86 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.00 $8.82 $17.63

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 Charlestown and East Providence. The current time is 05:31:42.

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.