How far is North Providence, RI from Providence, RI?
The driving distance from North Providence, RI to Providence, RI is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Providence and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence and Providence.
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Start on the route
141 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
92 m · 10 sec · Evans Park
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Smith Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Smith Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
1083 ft · 41 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Francis Street
1567 ft · 38 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Dorrance Street
780 ft · 32 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Providence and Providence.
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.
Smith Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Smith Street
2.89 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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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 Providence?
The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from North Providence and 1.7 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near East Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and Providence. Straight-line distance: 3.29 mi (5.29 km).
#1 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton Street (-71.412652, 41.823861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.51 | $1.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.58 | $1.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
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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