How far is North Providence, RI from Ashaway, RI?
The driving distance from North Providence, RI to Ashaway, RI is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Providence and Ashaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence and Ashaway.
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Start on the route
141 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
787 ft · 16 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fruit Hill Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
983 ft · 26 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Manton Avenue
881 ft · 20 sec · Manton Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1014 ft · 29 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Turn left onto Killingly Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Killingly Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 6 West
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Warwick
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
979 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road
1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road
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Continue on High Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
78 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ashaway Road
42 m · 3 sec · Ashaway Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashaway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Providence and Ashaway.
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 South
Keep slight right
24.7 mi · 00h 29m
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 North Providence to Ashaway?
The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from North Providence and 21.7 miles from Ashaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Ashaway.
Stop Ideas Near West Warwick
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and Ashaway. Straight-line distance: 33.78 mi (54.37 km).
#1 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashaway
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
| Population | 1,485 |
| Coordinates | 41.4234300, -71.7856200 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashaway (-71.78562, 41.42343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.18 | $18.35 |
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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