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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Old Post Road
63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn right
125 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Post Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Post Road
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Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road Freeway
1.1 km · 45 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Tower Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Iway
1.5 km · 1 min · Iway
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Continue on East Providence Expressway
1162 ft · 25 sec · East Providence Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue
595 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Warren Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Exeter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.94 km).
#1 Charlestown
Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.3831600, -71.6417300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Providence
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 47,337 |
| Coordinates | 41.8137100, -71.3700500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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