How far is Providence, RI from Bristol, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Bristol, RI is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Bristol.
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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 left to continue on East Providence Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
1759 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto James Reynolds Road
1246 ft · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on Market Street
59 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Turn straight onto Kickemuit Road
1031 ft · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Arlington Avenue
2274 ft · 41 sec · Arlington Avenue
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Turn straight onto Metacom Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · Metacom Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
92 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Bristol.
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.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
5.35 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Providence and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Bristol?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Providence and 9.3 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Providence and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington
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 Barrington.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 12.66 mi (20.37 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 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.266118, 41.677058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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