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

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Charlestown, RI is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.67 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.9 mi
52.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.9 mi
Kilometers
52.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.67 mi
Kilometers
60.63 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in East Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Providence
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive Charlestown
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Exeter
RI

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

From East Providence
18.8 mi
00h 27m
To Charlestown
18.8 mi
00h 27m

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

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter

    2157 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ten Rod Road

    1 km · 1 min · Ten Rod Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South County Trail

    16.4 mi · 24 min · South County Trail

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    91 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Post Road

    646 ft · 8 sec · Post Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    689 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Post Road

    615 ft · 8 sec · Post Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    654 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Post Road

    63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South County Trail
16.4 mi · 44%
Thurbers Avenue
11.4 mi · 30%
RI 4 South
6.03 mi · 16%
Iway
0.9 mi · 2%
East Providence Expressway
0.66 mi · 2%
Ten Rod Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South County Trail

Turn left onto South County Trail

16.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 27m from East Providence
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from East Providence and 18.8 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Exeter

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

33 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

39 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.94 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

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

#2 Charlestown

Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,836
Coordinates41.3831600, -71.6417300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Providence (-71.37005, 41.81371)
End: Charlestown (-71.64173, 41.38316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $4.86 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.00 $7.98 $15.95

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 Charlestown. The current time is 10:55:51.

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.