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

The driving distance from Greenville, RI to East Providence, RI is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
14.93 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.17 mi
16.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.17 mi
Kilometers
16.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.02 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Providence
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-15T01:06
Arrive East Providence
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
North Providence
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From Greenville
6 mi
00h 10m
To East Providence
8.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Putnam Pike

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Putnam Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Smith Street

    1169 ft · 22 sec · Smith Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Smith Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Smith Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chalkstone Avenue

    1516 ft · 35 sec · Chalkstone Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Old Louisquisset Pike

    1383 ft · 16 sec · Old Louisquisset Pike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue

    595 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Warren Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Smith Street
3.61 mi · 24%
Putnam Pike
3.59 mi · 24%
I 195 East
1.95 mi · 13%
Old Louisquisset Pike
1.46 mi · 10%
Warren Avenue
0.68 mi · 5%
I 95 South
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Putnam Pike

Start on Putnam Pike

3.59 mi · 00h 06m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Providence
00h 10m from Greenville
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 miles from Greenville and 8.9 miles from East Providence.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Greenville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Providence.

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 Greenville and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 10.17 mi (16.37 km).

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#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8712100, -71.5520100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
East Providence

#2 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Putnam Pike (-71.552005, 41.871225)
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.09
Round trip
$4.18
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.09 $4.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.36 $4.72
Premium $4.86 $2.57 $5.15
Diesel $6.00 $3.18 $6.36

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 Greenville and East Providence. The current time is 01:06:05.

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.