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

The driving distance from North Providence, RI to Woonsocket, RI is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
15.32 mi
00h 26m
Flight
10.85 mi
17.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.85 mi
Kilometers
17.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.32 mi
Kilometers
24.65 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woonsocket
Fri, Apr 17, 9:59 AM EDT
Return by in North Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Providence
2026-04-17T09:33
Arrive Woonsocket
Fri, Apr 17, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Cumberland
RI

Town of the United States

From North Providence
7 mi
00h 13m
To Woonsocket
8.3 mi
00h 13m

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
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mineral Spring Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cooper Street

    1084 ft · 31 sec · Cooper Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Charles Street

    1170 ft · 23 sec · Charles Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 North

    1772 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue

    127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    153 m · 15 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.21 mi · 47%
Mineral Spring Avenue
1.91 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 9%
RI 146A North
1.38 mi · 9%
Fruit Hill Avenue
0.59 mi · 4%
RI 146 North
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eddie Dowling Highway

Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

4.43 mi · 00h 05m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
00h 13m from North Providence
Leave By
7:38 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 Woonsocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from North Providence and 8.3 miles from Woonsocket.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 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 Woonsocket.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

16 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

36 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 10.85 mi (17.46 km).

North Providence

#1 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

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

#2 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.465756, 41.85023)
End: (-71.51457, 42.003125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.05 L · about $2.13
Round trip
$4.26
1.08 gal · 4.1 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.13 $4.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.41 $4.81
Premium $4.86 $2.62 $5.25
Diesel $6.00 $3.24 $6.48

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 Woonsocket. The current time is 09:33:09.

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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.