How far is East Providence, RI from Pawtucket, RI?
The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Pawtucket, RI is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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 11m.
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.
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Providence and Pawtucket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and Pawtucket.
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Start on Warren Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1759 ft · 37 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp straight
109 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
140 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Waterman Avenue
738 ft · 12 sec · Waterman Avenue
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Turn left onto Hall Street
973 ft · 15 sec · Hall Street
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Merge slight left onto Taunton Avenue
1839 ft · 31 sec · Taunton Avenue
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Turn left onto Pawtucket Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on School Street
1123 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Turn straight onto Broadway
69 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
69 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
757 ft · 13 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Providence and Pawtucket.
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.
Pawtucket Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawtucket Avenue
2.01 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pawtucket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Providence to Pawtucket?
The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 2.9 miles from East Providence and 5.2 miles from Pawtucket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Providence and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pawtucket.
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 Pawtucket. Straight-line distance: 4.54 mi (7.3 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 Pawtucket
The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 71,710 |
| Coordinates | 41.8787100, -71.3825600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roosevelt Avenue (-71.382625, 41.878726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 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 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
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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