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

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Bradford, RI is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.89 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.36 mi
55.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.36 mi
Kilometers
55.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.89 mi
Kilometers
70.64 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:35 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
2026-04-15T02:36
Arrive Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Providence
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
Coventry
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From East Providence
21.9 mi
00h 29m
To Bradford
21.9 mi
00h 29m

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
Bradford Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · Warren Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    156 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Freeborn Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Providence

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Providence Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

    1292 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

    2285 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

    979 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ashaway Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Alton Bradford Road

    1633 ft · 33 sec · Alton Bradford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    2371 ft · 48 sec · Riverside Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1798 ft · 40 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Red Barn Drive

    722 ft · 33 sec · Red Barn Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue

    122 m · 19 sec · Gurnsey Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Shetland Drive

    149 m · 21 sec · Shetland Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shetland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
36.1 mi · 82%
Ashaway Road
2.31 mi · 5%
High Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Iway
0.9 mi · 2%
East Providence Expressway
0.66 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Thurbers Avenue

Keep slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coventry
00h 29m from East Providence
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Coventry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from East Providence and 21.9 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coventry

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

36 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Westerly station

38 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 34.36 mi (55.29 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bradford

Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3989900, -71.7370100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: East Providence (-71.37005, 41.81371)
End: Bradford (-71.73701, 41.39899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.00 $9.30 $18.59

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 Bradford. The current time is 02:36:30.

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.