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

The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to North Providence, RI is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
10.71 mi
00h 18m
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
10.71 mi
Kilometers
17.24 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Pawtucket
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawtucket
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive North Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pawtucket
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Central Falls
RI

City in Rhode Island

From Pawtucket
2.7 mi
00h 09m
To North Providence
8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pawtucket Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
North Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Avenue

    132 m · 15 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    1099 ft · 27 sec · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    677 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Place

    136 m · 11 sec · Park Place

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1253 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Mineral Spring Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Mineral Spring Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Smithfield Road

    100 m · 7 sec · Smithfield Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    3129 ft · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue

  9. 9

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

    15 m · 1 sec · Smith Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vineyard Lane

    141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawtucket 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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mineral Spring Avenue
3.87 mi · 36%
Fruit Hill Avenue
0.71 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.24 mi · 2%
Exchange Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Broad Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Vineyard Lane
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mineral Spring Avenue

Turn slight 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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Falls
00h 09m from Pawtucket
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pawtucket and Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 Pawtucket and 8 miles from North Providence.

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 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pawtucket and Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Providence.

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 Pawtucket and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 4.73 mi (7.62 km).

Pawtucket

#1 Pawtucket

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

Population71,710
Coordinates41.8787100, -71.3825600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
North Providence

#2 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Roosevelt Avenue (-71.382625, 41.878726)
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.50
Round trip
$3.00
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.50 $3.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.69 $3.39
Premium $4.86 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $6.00 $2.28 $4.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pawtucket and North Providence. The current time is 23:43:48.

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.