How far is North Providence, RI from Middletown, RI?

The driving distance from North Providence, RI to Middletown, RI is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
30.32 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.89 mi
36.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.32 mi
Kilometers
48.79 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 Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in North Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Providence
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 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
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Providence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Warren
RI

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

From North Providence
15.2 mi
00h 25m
To Middletown
15.2 mi
00h 25m

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
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Friday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Providence and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    141 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Evans Park

    92 m · 10 sec · Evans Park

  4. 4

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chalkstone Avenue

    1516 ft · 35 sec · Chalkstone Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Old Louisquisset Pike

    1383 ft · 16 sec · Old Louisquisset Pike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto James Reynolds Road

    1246 ft · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Market Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Market Street

    59 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Kickemuit Road

    1031 ft · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Arlington Avenue

    2274 ft · 41 sec · Arlington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Metacom Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Metacom Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Metacom Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Metacom Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ferry Road

    1081 ft · 18 sec · Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Bristol Ferry Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    4.5 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
5.35 mi · 18%
West Main Road
5.34 mi · 18%
Metacom Avenue
5.34 mi · 18%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 11%
Market Street
2.59 mi · 9%
Smith Street
2.35 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

5.35 mi · 00h 06m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 25m from North Providence
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Providence to Middletown?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from North Providence and 15.2 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 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 Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

60 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 km).

North Providence

#1 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

Population15,803
Coordinates41.5456600, -71.2914400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: North Providence (-71.46617, 41.8501)
End: Middletown (-71.29144, 41.54566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.44
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.22 $8.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.77 $9.54
Premium $4.86 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $6.00 $6.42 $12.83

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 Middletown. The current time is 09:28:11.

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.