How far is Providence, RI from Barrington, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Barrington, RI is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Barrington.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
549 ft · 22 sec · Eddy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Weybosset Street
788 ft · 24 sec · Weybosset Street
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Turn right onto Custom House Street
107 m · 17 sec · Custom House Street
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Continue on South Water Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Water Street
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Turn slight left
113 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 195 East
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Iway
1508 ft · 32 sec · Iway
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Continue on East Providence Expressway
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Shore Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway
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Continue on Wampanoag Trail
3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail
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Continue on County Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Barrington.
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.
Wampanoag Trail
Continue on Wampanoag Trail
3.31 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Providence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Barrington?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 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?
East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Providence and 4.9 miles from Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Providence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 7.87 mi (12.67 km).
#1 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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