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

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Exeter, RI is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
21.89 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.46 mi
29.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.46 mi
Kilometers
29.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.89 mi
Kilometers
35.23 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exeter
Wed, Apr 15, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in East Providence
Wed, Apr 15, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Providence
2026-04-15T04:12
Arrive Exeter
Wed, Apr 15, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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

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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From East Providence
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Exeter
10.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Exeter Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ten Rod Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto New Road

    24 m · 2 sec · New Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
11.4 mi · 52%
RI 4 South
6.03 mi · 28%
Ten Rod Road
1.8 mi · 8%
Iway
0.9 mi · 4%
East Providence Expressway
0.66 mi · 3%
RI 102 North
0.41 mi · 2%
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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 15m from East Providence
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence and Partly Sunny near Exeter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from East Providence and 10.9 miles from Exeter.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 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 Exeter.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 18.46 mi (29.71 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

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

#2 Exeter

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population6,531
Coordinates41.5776000, -71.5375600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: East Providence (-71.37005, 41.81371)
End: Exeter (-71.53756, 41.5776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.08
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.04 $6.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.43 $6.86
Premium $4.86 $3.74 $7.48
Diesel $6.00 $4.62 $9.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Providence and Exeter. The current time is 04:12:45.

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.