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

The driving distance from North Scituate, RI to North Providence, RI is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
8.69 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.36 mi
10.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.36 mi
Kilometers
10.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.69 mi
Kilometers
13.98 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Providence
Tue, Apr 14, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 7:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Scituate
2026-04-14T18:40
Arrive North Providence
Tue, Apr 14, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Scituate
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
Smithfield
RI

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

From North Scituate
4.3 mi
00h 06m
To North Providence
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    12 m · 3 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Greenville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Greenville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Smith Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Smith Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Putnam Pike

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Putnam Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Smith Street

    1169 ft · 22 sec · Smith Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Smith Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Smith Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Smith Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Smith Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vineyard Lane

    141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Putnam Pike
3.6 mi · 41%
West Greenville Road
2.34 mi · 27%
Smith Avenue
1.37 mi · 16%
Smith Street
1.16 mi · 13%
Fruit Hill Avenue
0.11 mi · 1%
Vineyard Lane
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Putnam Pike

At the end of the road, turn right onto Putnam Pike

3.6 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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithfield
00h 06m from North Scituate
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Scituate and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near North Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from North Scituate and 4.3 miles from North Providence.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Scituate and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near North Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Smithfield

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

41 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

46 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 6.36 mi (10.24 km).

North Scituate

#1 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
North Providence

#2 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: North Scituate (-71.58729, 41.83177)
End: North Providence (-71.46617, 41.8501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.16 L · about $1.22
Round trip
$2.45
0.62 gal · 2.32 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.22 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.86 $1.51 $3.01
Diesel $6.00 $1.86 $3.72

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between North Scituate and North Providence. The current time is 18:40:36.

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.