How far is Narragansett Pier, RI from North Providence, RI?

The driving distance from Narragansett Pier, RI to North Providence, RI is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.15 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.87 mi
46.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.87 mi
Kilometers
46.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.78 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett Pier
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive North Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Narragansett Pier
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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Narragansett Pier
18.6 mi
00h 25m
To North Providence
18.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett Pier and North Providence.

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Road

    51 m · 6 sec · Ocean Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Street

    3118 ft · 54 sec · Beach Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boston Neck Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tower Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

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

    2057 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Putnam Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Putnam Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Smith Street

    1169 ft · 22 sec · Smith Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Smith Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Smith Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Smith Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Smith Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vineyard Lane

    141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narragansett Pier 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
11.9 mi · 32%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 27%
Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 11%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 9%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 7%
Putnam Pike
1.43 mi · 4%
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 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 25m from Narragansett Pier
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Narragansett Pier and Chance Rain Showers near North Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Narragansett Pier to North Providence?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Narragansett Pier and 18.6 miles from North Providence.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Narragansett Pier and Chance Rain Showers 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 Narragansett Pier and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 28.87 mi (46.46 km).

Narragansett Pier

#1 Narragansett Pier

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population3,409
Coordinates41.4323200, -71.4564400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
North Providence

#2 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Narragansett Pier (-71.45644, 41.43232)
End: North Providence (-71.46617, 41.8501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Narragansett Pier and North Providence. The current time is 00:30:31.

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.