How far is Harrisville, RI from Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Harrisville, RI to Providence, RI is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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 34m.
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.
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisville and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisville and Providence.
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Start on Steere Street
14 m · 8 sec · Steere Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Broncos Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Broncos Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Victory Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 South: Providence
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
2550 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Atwells Avenue
1372 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on John J. Partington Way
1344 ft · 41 sec · John J. Partington Way
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2598 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Dorrance Street
54 m · 10 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisville and 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.
Eddie Dowling Highway
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Harrisville and Sunny near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisville to Providence?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Cumberland Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Harrisville and 11.5 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Harrisville and Sunny near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Hill
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 Cumberland Hill.
Providence station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisville and Providence. Straight-line distance: 16.64 mi (26.78 km).
#1 Harrisville
Located in the northwestern corner of Providence County at an elevation of approximately 325 feet above sea level, this census-designated place is a historic village within the town of Burrillville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9656500, -71.6745100 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton Street (-71.412652, 41.823861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.28 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
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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