How far is Melville, RI from East Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Melville, RI to East Providence, RI is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
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.
Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melville and East Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melville and East Providence.
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Start on Alexander Road
1021 ft · 28 sec · Alexander Road
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Continue on Stringham Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stringham Road
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Turn left onto West Main Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Road
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Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bristol Ferry Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
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Continue on Ferry Road
944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ferry Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road
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Continue on Hope Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hope Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road
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Continue on Wampanoag Trail
642 ft · 12 sec · Wampanoag Trail
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Take the exit slight left toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside
688 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Road
1 km · 58 sec · County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road
531 ft · 9 sec · County Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Road
667 ft · 11 sec · County Road
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Continue on Willett Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Willett Avenue
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Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto South Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Warren Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Warren Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Melville and East 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.
Hope Street
Continue on Hope Street
3.83 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Melville and Sunny near East Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melville to East Providence?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Melville and 17.5 miles from East Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Melville and Sunny near East Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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 Warren.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melville and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.21 km).
#1 Melville
Situated on the western shore of Aquidneck Island, this census-designated place is part of the town of Portsmouth in Newport County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5870500, -71.2833800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Providence
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 47,337 |
| Coordinates | 41.8137100, -71.3700500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
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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