How far is Providence, RI from Hopkinton, RI?

The driving distance from Providence, RI to Hopkinton, RI is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.07 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.35 mi
50.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.07 mi
Kilometers
58.05 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Providence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Hopkinton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Providence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Providence
18 mi
00h 24m
To Hopkinton
18 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
Hopkinton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Hopkinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Hopkinton.

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street

    31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eddy Street

    549 ft · 19 sec · Eddy Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Weybosset Street

    1222 ft · 46 sec · Weybosset Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broad Street

    1238 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Service Road

    140 m · 8 sec · Service Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Street

    651 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Plain Street

    68 m · 6 sec · Plain Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    20 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hopkinton

    852 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hopkinton, Chariho

    85 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Woodville Alton Road

    970 ft · 41 sec · Woodville Alton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Woodville Road

    45 m · 4 sec · Woodville Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Hopkinton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
32.1 mi · 89%
Main Street
2.93 mi · 8%
Broad Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Weybosset Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Woodville Alton Road
0.18 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

20 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 24m from Providence
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hopkinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Providence to Hopkinton?

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Providence and 18 miles from Hopkinton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hopkinton.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Hopkinton. Straight-line distance: 31.35 mi (50.46 km).

Providence

#1 Providence

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

Population179,270
Coordinates41.8239900, -71.4128300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Hopkinton

#2 Hopkinton

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population8,095
Coordinates41.4612100, -71.7775700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)
End: Hopkinton (-71.77757, 41.46121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Hopkinton. The current time is 21:55:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.