How far is Jamestown, RI from North Providence, RI?

The driving distance from Jamestown, RI to North Providence, RI is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
35.78 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.92 mi
40.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.92 mi
Kilometers
40.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.78 mi
Kilometers
57.58 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive North Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Jamestown
17.8 mi
00h 21m
To North Providence
18 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamestown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
North Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Thursday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and North Providence.

  1. 1

    Start on Knowles Court

    18 m · 8 sec · Knowles Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Conanicus Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Conanicus Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Shore Road

    2005 ft · 43 sec · East Shore Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward RI 138 West

    160 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence

    2469 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road

    2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 East: North Providence

    2057 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Putnam Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Putnam Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Smith Street

    1169 ft · 22 sec · Smith Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Smith Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Smith Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Smith Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Smith Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vineyard Lane

    141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
11.9 mi · 33%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 28%
RI 138 West
5.77 mi · 16%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 7%
Putnam Pike
1.43 mi · 4%
Smith Street
1.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 21m from Jamestown
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Partly Sunny near North Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to North Providence?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Jamestown and 18 miles from North Providence.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamestown and Partly Sunny near North Providence.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich.

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.11 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population5,482
Coordinates41.4970500, -71.3672800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
North Providence

#2 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Knowles Court (-71.367286, 41.497003)
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $6.00 $7.56 $15.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and North Providence. The current time is 05:59:32.

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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.