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

The driving distance from Middletown, RI to East Providence, RI is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
29.68 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.96 mi
30.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.96 mi
Kilometers
30.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.68 mi
Kilometers
47.76 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Providence
Tue, May 5, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Tue, May 5, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-05T05:38
Arrive East Providence
Tue, May 5, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Bristol
RI

Town in Rhode Island

From Middletown
11.4 mi
00h 16m
To East Providence
18.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 5 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
East Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Tuesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · West Main Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bristol Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Ferry Road

    944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hope Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hope Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    642 ft · 12 sec · Wampanoag Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside

    688 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto County Road

    1 km · 58 sec · County Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road

    531 ft · 9 sec · County Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto County Road

    667 ft · 11 sec · County Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Willett Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Willett Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Warren Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Road
4.26 mi · 14%
Hope Street
3.83 mi · 13%
County Road
3.47 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.92 mi · 6%
Willett Avenue
1.84 mi · 6%
Bristol Ferry Road
1.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Main Road

Turn right onto West Main Road

4.26 mi · 00h 09m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 16m from Middletown
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to East Providence?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Middletown and 18.3 miles from East Providence.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Middletown and Sunny near East Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

21 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

57 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

60 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.51 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

Population15,803
Coordinates41.5456600, -71.2914400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
East Providence

#2 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.291426, 41.545571)
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.86 $5.10 $10.20
Diesel $6.00 $6.30 $12.59

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and East Providence. The current time is 05:38:42.

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.