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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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 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Warren Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
156 m · 16 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Freeborn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Providence
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · East Providence Expressway
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Continue on Iway
1.4 km · 1 min · Iway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
1292 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue
2285 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
979 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road
1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road
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Continue on High Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
78 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ashaway Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashaway Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ashaway Road
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Turn right onto Alton Bradford Road
1633 ft · 33 sec · Alton Bradford Road
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Continue on Main Street
677 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
2371 ft · 48 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Church Street
1798 ft · 40 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
722 ft · 33 sec · Red Barn Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue
122 m · 19 sec · Gurnsey Avenue
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Turn right onto Shetland Drive
149 m · 21 sec · Shetland Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coventry.
Kingston station
Providence station
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Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 34.36 mi (55.29 km).
#1 East Providence
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 47,337 |
| Coordinates | 41.8137100, -71.3700500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3989900, -71.7370100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-71.73701, 41.39899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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