How far is Cranston, RI from East Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Cranston, RI to East Providence, RI is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and East Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and East Providence.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
1124 ft · 43 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Reservoir Avenue
2167 ft · 57 sec · Reservoir Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward RI 10 South
1318 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Huntington Expressway
922 ft · 16 sec · Huntington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Providence, Warwick
150 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Providence
3010 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 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 Cranston and East 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
2.02 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cranston 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 Cranston to East Providence?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Cranston and 3.4 miles from East Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cranston and Chance Rain Showers near East Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
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 Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.73 km).
#1 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.03 | $2.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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