How far is Portsmouth, RI from North Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, RI to North Providence, RI is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and North Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and North Providence.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Freeborn Street
131 m · 22 sec · Freeborn Street
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Turn left onto East Main Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Road
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Turn slight left onto Boyds Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Boyds Lane
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Continue on Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
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Continue on Ferry Road
944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Metacom Avenue
5.7 mi · 9 min · Metacom Avenue
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Continue on Kickemuit Road
1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on James Reynolds Road
2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orms Street, State Offices
682 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Orms Street
121 m · 13 sec · Orms Street
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Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue
1363 ft · 44 sec · Douglas Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Chalkstone Avenue
1516 ft · 34 sec · Chalkstone Avenue
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Turn right onto Smith Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Smith Street
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Turn sharp left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and North 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.
I 195 West
Merge slight left
8.16 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Portsmouth and 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 Portsmouth to North Providence?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Portsmouth and 20.8 miles from North Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Portsmouth and Chance Rain Showers near North Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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 Warren.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 20.42 mi (32.86 km).
#1 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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