How far is Providence, RI from Harrisville, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Harrisville, RI is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Harrisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Harrisville.
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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 right to continue on I 95
55 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Boston
2974 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight right onto School Street
97 m · 17 sec · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Victory Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Broncos Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Broncos Highway
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Steere Street
14 m · 1 sec · Steere Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Steere Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Harrisville.
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.
Eddie Dowling Highway
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.73 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Providence and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Harrisville?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Cumberland Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Providence and 11.6 miles from Harrisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Providence and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisville.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Hill
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 Cumberland Hill.
Providence station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Harrisville. Straight-line distance: 16.64 mi (26.78 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 Harrisville
Located in the northwestern corner of Providence County at an elevation of approximately 325 feet above sea level, this census-designated place is a historic village within the town of Burrillville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9656500, -71.6745100 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrisville (-71.67451, 41.96565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.28 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
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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