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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
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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.
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Start on Ocean Road
51 m · 6 sec · Ocean Road
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Turn right onto Beach Street
3118 ft · 54 sec · Beach Street
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Continue on Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road
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Turn left onto Bridgetown Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road
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Turn right onto Tower Hill Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 East: North Providence
2057 ft · 60 sec
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Turn straight onto Putnam Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Putnam Pike
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Continue on Smith Street
1169 ft · 22 sec · Smith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Smith Street
28 m · 2 sec · Smith Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Smith Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Smith Street
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Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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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).
#1 Narragansett Pier
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
| Population | 3,409 |
| Coordinates | 41.4323200, -71.4564400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Providence (-71.46617, 41.8501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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