How far is Pawtucket, RI from Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to Providence, RI is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Town in Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawtucket and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket and Providence.
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Start on Roosevelt Avenue
757 ft · 17 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
62 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1204 ft · 21 sec · East Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Place
6 m · 6 sec · Park Place
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Turn left
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto George Street
678 ft · 15 sec · George Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
845 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Take the ramp slight left
911 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Atwells Avenue
1372 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on John J. Partington Way
1344 ft · 41 sec · John J. Partington Way
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2598 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Dorrance Street
54 m · 10 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 Pawtucket 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.
Cedar Street
Merge slight left
3.64 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 Pawtucket to Providence?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
North Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Pawtucket and 3.1 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 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 Providence.
Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and Providence. Straight-line distance: 4.09 mi (6.58 km).
#1 Pawtucket
The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 71,710 |
| Coordinates | 41.8787100, -71.3825600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
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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