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

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Barrington, RI is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
7.3 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.96 mi
9.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.96 mi
Kilometers
9.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.3 mi
Kilometers
11.75 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in East Providence
Wed, Apr 15, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Providence
2026-04-15T04:12
Arrive Barrington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Providence
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
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From East Providence
3.7 mi
00h 05m
To Barrington
3.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Barrington Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Wednesday
Using East Providence as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Avenue

    3197 ft · 1 min · Warren Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    102 m · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bullocks Point Avenue

    1058 ft · 24 sec · Bullocks Point Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Willett Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Willett Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Drive

    140 m · 8 sec · Park Drive

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Crescent View Avenue

    91 m · 5 sec · Crescent View Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Willett Avenue

    1281 ft · 24 sec · Willett Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road

    704 ft · 12 sec · County Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road

    142 m · 8 sec · County Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto County Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Providence and Barrington.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road
2.34 mi · 32%
Pawtucket Avenue
2.15 mi · 29%
Willett Avenue
1.8 mi · 25%
Warren Avenue
0.61 mi · 8%
Bullocks Point Avenue
0.2 mi · 3%
Park Drive
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road

Exit the rotary onto County Road

2.12 mi · 00h 03m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 05m from East Providence
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 3.7 miles from East Providence and 3.7 miles from Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Providence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.

Stop Ideas Near Cranston

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 5.96 mi (9.59 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Barrington

#2 Barrington

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population16,015
Coordinates41.7406600, -71.3086600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: East Providence (-71.37005, 41.81371)
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.03
Round trip
$2.05
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.03 $2.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.16 $2.32
Premium $4.86 $1.26 $2.53
Diesel $6.00 $1.56 $3.12

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Providence and Barrington. The current time is 04:12:18.

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.