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

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Bristol, RI is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
13.64 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.86 mi
17.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.86 mi
Kilometers
17.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.64 mi
Kilometers
21.95 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in East Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Providence
2026-04-17T09:35
Arrive Bristol
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warren
RI

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

From East Providence
6.8 mi
00h 11m
To Bristol
6.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
Bristol Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Friday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Avenue

    1350 ft · 35 sec · Warren Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South County Street

    23 m · 4 sec · South County Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Fall River

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    526 ft · 9 sec · East Providence Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto James Reynolds Road

    1246 ft · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Market Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Market Street

    59 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Kickemuit Road

    1031 ft · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Arlington Avenue

    2274 ft · 41 sec · Arlington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Metacom Avenue

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Metacom Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
5.44 mi · 40%
Metacom Avenue
3.41 mi · 25%
Market Street
2.59 mi · 19%
Arlington Avenue
0.43 mi · 3%
MA 136
0.33 mi · 2%
Franklin Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

5.35 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 11m from East Providence
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from East Providence and 6.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

60 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 10.86 mi (17.47 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

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

#2 Bristol

Town in Rhode Island

Population21,866
Coordinates41.6770500, -71.2661600
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)
End: (-71.266118, 41.677058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.82 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.79
0.96 gal · 3.64 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.89 $3.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.14 $4.28
Premium $4.86 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $6.00 $2.88 $5.76

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Providence and Bristol. The current time is 09:35:28.

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.