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

The driving distance from North Providence, RI to Pawtucket, RI is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
7.29 mi
00h 17m
Flight
4.73 mi
7.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.73 mi
Kilometers
7.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.29 mi
Kilometers
11.73 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawtucket
Fri, Apr 17, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in North Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Providence
2026-04-17T09:34
Arrive Pawtucket
Fri, Apr 17, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Central Falls
RI

City in Rhode Island

From North Providence
2.7 mi
00h 08m
To Pawtucket
4.6 mi
00h 08m

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
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 13 sec · Evans Park

  4. 4

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

    563 ft · 14 sec · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    3059 ft · 1 min · Fruit Hill Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smithfield Road

    131 m · 14 sec · Smithfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mineral Spring Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Mineral Spring Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1253 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Place

    136 m · 11 sec · Park Place

  10. 10

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

    729 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue

    757 ft · 13 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mineral Spring Avenue
3.87 mi · 53%
Fruit Hill Avenue
0.59 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Avenue
0.14 mi · 2%
Smith Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Park Place
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mineral Spring Avenue

Turn right onto Mineral Spring Avenue

3.87 mi · 00h 06m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Falls
00h 08m from North Providence
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Central Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from North Providence and 4.6 miles from Pawtucket.

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

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pawtucket.

Stop Ideas Near Central Falls

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

7 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

43 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and Pawtucket. Straight-line distance: 4.73 mi (7.62 km).

North Providence

#1 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

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

#2 Pawtucket

The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population71,710
Coordinates41.8787100, -71.3825600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.465756, 41.85023)
End: Roosevelt Avenue (-71.382625, 41.878726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.03
Round trip
$2.05
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.03 $2.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.16 $2.32
Premium $4.86 $1.26 $2.53
Diesel $6.00 $1.56 $3.12

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 Pawtucket. The current time is 09:34:51.

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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.