How far is East Providence, RI from North Scituate, RI?

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to North Scituate, RI is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
13.79 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.25 mi
18.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.25 mi
Kilometers
18.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.19 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Scituate
Sat, May 30, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in East Providence
Sat, May 30, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Providence
2026-05-30T12:01
Arrive North Scituate
Sat, May 30, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
North Providence
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From East Providence
6.9 mi
00h 10m
To North Scituate
6.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 29 mph NW
Destination
North Scituate Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Saturday
Using Smithfield as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and North Scituate.

  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 right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1047 ft · 13 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2109 ft · 26 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    889 ft · 11 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 6/10 Connector

    1.4 km · 55 sec · 6/10 Connector

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Atwood Avenue

    1210 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Johnston

    86 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Atwood Avenue

    2198 ft · 42 sec · Atwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hartford Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Hartford Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Hartford Pike

    3260 ft · 50 sec · Hartford Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Greenville Road

    2195 ft · 39 sec · West Greenville Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Avenue
3.98 mi · 29%
Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
3.41 mi · 25%
I 95 North
1.1 mi · 8%
Iway
0.9 mi · 7%
6/10 Connector
0.85 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.77 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Hartford Avenue

Turn left onto Hartford Avenue

3.98 mi · 00h 05m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Providence
00h 10m from East Providence
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving East Providence and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Providence to North Scituate?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

North Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from East Providence and 6.9 miles from North Scituate.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Providence and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.

Stop Ideas Near North Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and North Scituate. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.11 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
North Scituate

#2 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: East Providence (-71.37005, 41.81371)
End: North Scituate (-71.58729, 41.83177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.87
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.93 $3.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.18 $4.37
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.00 $2.94 $5.88

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between East Providence and North Scituate. The current time is 12:01:53.

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.