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

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to East Greenwich, RI is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
16.47 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.48 mi
18.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.48 mi
Kilometers
18.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.51 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Greenwich
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in East Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Providence
2026-04-17T10:56
Arrive East Greenwich
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Warwick
RI

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

From East Providence
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To East Greenwich
8.3 mi
00h 13m

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
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2449 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich

    1344 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on First Avenue

    3160 ft · 2 min · First Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Reynolds Street

    1060 ft · 41 sec · Reynolds Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
11.4 mi · 69%
Division Street
1.31 mi · 8%
Iway
0.9 mi · 5%
East Providence Expressway
0.66 mi · 4%
First Avenue
0.6 mi · 4%
RI 4 South
0.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Thurbers Avenue

Merge slight left

11 mi · 00h 15m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 13m from East Providence
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from East Providence and 8.3 miles from East Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

14 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

49 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

54 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and East Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 11.48 mi (18.48 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
East Greenwich

#2 East Greenwich

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population13,141
Coordinates41.6603800, -71.4558900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: East Providence (-71.37005, 41.81371)
End: East Greenwich (-71.45589, 41.66038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.59 $5.17
Premium $4.86 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $6.00 $3.48 $6.96

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 East Greenwich. The current time is 10:56:27.

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.