How far is East Providence, RI from Cranston, RI?
The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Cranston, RI is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Providence and Cranston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and Cranston.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue
988 ft · 34 sec · I 95
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Continue on Roger Williams Avenue
2506 ft · 1 min · Roger Williams Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
719 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left
119 m · 29 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Providence and Cranston.
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
Merge slight left
1.51 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Providence to Cranston?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from East Providence and 3.6 miles from Cranston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
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 Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.73 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 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437593, 41.779724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.03 | $2.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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