How far is Providence, RI from Exeter, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Exeter, RI is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Exeter.
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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 · 19 sec · Eddy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weybosset Street
1222 ft · 46 sec · Weybosset Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1238 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Service Road
140 m · 8 sec · Service Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
651 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Plain Street
68 m · 6 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 403, RI 402: Quonset, Frenchtown Road
856 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 402: Frenchtown Road
2448 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South
1094 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
2157 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ten Rod Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ten Rod Road
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Turn right onto New Road
24 m · 2 sec · New Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Exeter.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 Partly Sunny near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Exeter?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Providence and 10.5 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Providence and Partly Sunny near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near West Warwick
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 West Warwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 18.2 mi (29.29 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 Exeter
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 6,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.5776000, -71.5375600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-71.53756, 41.5776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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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