How far is East Providence, RI from North Providence, RI?
The driving distance from East Providence, RI to North Providence, RI is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 North Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and North Providence.
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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 right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orms Street, State Offices
682 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Orms Street
121 m · 13 sec · Orms Street
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Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue
1363 ft · 44 sec · Douglas Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Chalkstone Avenue
1516 ft · 34 sec · Chalkstone Avenue
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Turn right onto Smith Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Smith Street
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Turn sharp left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane
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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 North Providence.
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.
Smith Street
Turn right onto Smith Street
2.45 mi · 00h 04m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Providence to North Providence?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 3.7 miles from East Providence and 5.6 miles from North Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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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 North Providence. Straight-line distance: 5.55 mi (8.93 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 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
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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