How far is North Providence, RI from East Greenwich, RI?

The driving distance from North Providence, RI to East Greenwich, RI is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
19.72 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.12 mi
21.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.12 mi
Kilometers
21.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.72 mi
Kilometers
31.74 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Greenwich
Fri, Apr 17, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in North Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Providence
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive East Greenwich
Fri, Apr 17, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Providence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From North Providence
9.9 mi
00h 14m
To East Greenwich
9.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Providence and East Greenwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Providence and East Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    141 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    787 ft · 16 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fruit Hill Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    983 ft · 26 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Manton Avenue

    881 ft · 20 sec · Manton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    1014 ft · 29 sec · Greenville Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Killingly Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Killingly Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 6 West

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Warwick

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    2449 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich

    1344 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on First Avenue

    3160 ft · 2 min · First Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Reynolds Street

    1060 ft · 41 sec · Reynolds Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Providence and East Greenwich.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
12.4 mi · 63%
Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
1.52 mi · 8%
Division Street
1.31 mi · 7%
Fruit Hill Avenue
1.3 mi · 7%
Killingly Street
0.73 mi · 4%
First Avenue
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

8.51 mi · 00h 09m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 14m from North Providence
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Providence and Chance Rain Showers near East Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Providence to East Greenwich?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from North Providence and 9.9 miles from East Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 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 East Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Cranston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranston, 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 Cranston.

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and East Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.11 km).

North Providence

#1 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
East Greenwich

#2 East Greenwich

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population13,141
Coordinates41.6603800, -71.4558900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: North Providence (-71.46617, 41.8501)
End: East Greenwich (-71.45589, 41.66038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.72 $5.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.08 $6.15
Premium $4.86 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $6.00 $4.14 $8.28

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Providence and East Greenwich. The current time is 10:55:50.

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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.