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

The driving distance from Narragansett Pier, RI to Providence, RI is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
32.17 mi
00h 41m
Flight
27.15 mi
43.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.15 mi
Kilometers
43.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.17 mi
Kilometers
51.77 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett Pier
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Providence
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Narragansett Pier
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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Narragansett Pier
16.2 mi
00h 20m
To Providence
16 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett Pier and 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 right to continue on I 95 North: Providence

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1047 ft · 13 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Memorial Boulevard

    1356 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Francis Street

    92 m · 7 sec · Francis Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dorrance Street

    780 ft · 32 sec · Dorrance Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narragansett Pier 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 38%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 31%
Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 13%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 10%
Bridgetown Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Beach Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Col Rodman Highway

Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 20m from Narragansett Pier
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Narragansett Pier and Mostly Cloudy near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Narragansett Pier and 16 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Narragansett Pier and Mostly Cloudy near 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 Providence. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.7 km).

Narragansett Pier

#1 Narragansett Pier

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

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

#2 Providence

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

Population179,270
Coordinates41.8239900, -71.4128300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean Road (-71.456665, 41.431902)
End: Fulton Street (-71.412652, 41.823861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.08 $10.16
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $6.00 $6.84 $13.67

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 Providence. The current time is 23:00:29.

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.