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

The driving distance from Middletown, RI to North Providence, RI is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.72 mi
00h 49m
Flight
22.89 mi
36.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.72 mi
Kilometers
62.32 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Providence
Tue, May 5, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Tue, May 5, 7:17 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 North Providence
Tue, May 5, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Warren
RI

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

From Middletown
15.5 mi
00h 24m
To North Providence
23.2 mi
00h 24m

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
North 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 North Providence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and North 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 right to continue on Metacom Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Metacom Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Kickemuit Road

    1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on James Reynolds Road

    2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1886 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    148 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Orms Street, State Offices

    682 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Orms Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Orms Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue

    1363 ft · 44 sec · Douglas Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Chalkstone Avenue

    1516 ft · 34 sec · Chalkstone Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Smith Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vineyard Lane

    141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and North 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
8.52 mi · 22%
Metacom Avenue
5.71 mi · 15%
West Main Road
4.26 mi · 11%
Market Street
2.58 mi · 7%
Smith Street
2.45 mi · 6%
I 95 North
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Merge slight left

8.16 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 24m from Middletown
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middletown and Sunny near North Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Middletown and 23.2 miles from North Providence.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

60 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

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

#2 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.291426, 41.545571)
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 North Providence. The current time is 05:38:44.

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.