How far is Providence, RI from Narragansett Pier, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Narragansett Pier, RI is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Narragansett Pier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Narragansett Pier.
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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
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bridgetown Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road
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Turn right onto Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road
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Continue on Beach Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Beach Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
127 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Road
142 m · 8 sec · Ocean Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Narragansett Pier.
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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Narragansett Pier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Narragansett Pier?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Providence and 16 miles from Narragansett Pier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Narragansett Pier.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Narragansett Pier. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.7 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 Narragansett Pier
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
| Population | 3,409 |
| Coordinates | 41.4323200, -71.4564400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Narragansett Pier (-71.45644, 41.43232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
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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