How far is Providence, RI from Foster, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Foster, RI is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Foster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Foster.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
78 m · 10 sec · Eddy Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
65 m · 9 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
835 ft · 32 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Street
67 m · 8 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto Dorrance Street
23 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn slight right onto Francis Street
108 m · 14 sec · Francis Street
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Take the ramp left
17 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
2555 ft · 1 min
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Continue on 6/10 Connector
1.4 km · 55 sec · 6/10 Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Atwood Avenue
1210 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Johnston
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Atwood Avenue
2198 ft · 42 sec · Atwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on Hartford Pike
9.9 mi · 14 min · Hartford Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Foster.
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.
Hartford Pike
Continue on Hartford Pike
9.92 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Providence and Rain Showers near Foster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Foster?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 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?
North Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Providence and 9.9 miles from Foster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Providence and Rain Showers near Foster.
Stop Ideas Near North Scituate
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 Scituate.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Foster. Straight-line distance: 17.9 mi (28.8 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 Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.8537100, -71.7581200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foster (-71.75812, 41.85371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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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