How far is Middletown, RI from Providence, RI?

The driving distance from Middletown, RI to Providence, RI is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
33.17 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.23 mi
32.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.23 mi
Kilometers
32.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.17 mi
Kilometers
53.39 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Providence
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Warren
RI

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

From Middletown
13.2 mi
00h 19m
To Providence
20 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and 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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto College Street

    91 m · 11 sec · College Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Westminster Street

    1027 ft · 39 sec · Westminster Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dorrance Street

    79 m · 17 sec · Dorrance Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fulton Street

    43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
8.02 mi · 24%
Metacom Avenue
5.71 mi · 17%
West Main Road
4.26 mi · 13%
Market Street
2.58 mi · 8%
Bristol Ferry Road
1.24 mi · 4%
RI 114 North
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Merge slight left

7.66 mi · 00h 10m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 19m from Middletown
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 13.2 miles from Middletown and 20 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near 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 Providence. Straight-line distance: 20.23 mi (32.55 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

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

#2 Providence

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

Population179,270
Coordinates41.8239900, -71.4128300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.291426, 41.545571)
End: Fulton Street (-71.412652, 41.823861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.86 $5.68 $11.37
Diesel $6.00 $7.02 $14.03

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 Middletown and Providence. The current time is 21:21:20.

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.