How far is East Providence, RI from Little Compton, RI?
The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Little Compton, RI is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Providence and Little Compton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and Little Compton.
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Start on Warren Avenue
1350 ft · 35 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn left onto South County Street
23 m · 2 sec · South County Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Fall River
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway
526 ft · 9 sec · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13.1 mi · 16 min · East Providence Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI
127 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Extension
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Road
12.9 mi · 22 min · Main Road
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Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Commons
942 ft · 28 sec · Commons
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Turn left onto South of Commons Road
1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Providence and Little Compton.
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.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving East Providence and Mostly Clear near Little Compton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Providence to Little Compton?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Tiverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from East Providence and 15.1 miles from Little Compton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Providence and Mostly Clear near Little Compton.
Stop Ideas Near Tiverton
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 Tiverton.
Providence station
Kingston station
Westerly station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Little Compton. Straight-line distance: 23.36 mi (37.59 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 Little Compton
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 3,462 |
| Coordinates | 41.5101000, -71.1711600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Compton (-71.17116, 41.5101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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