How far is Providence, RI from Rocky Point, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Rocky Point, RI is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Rocky Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Rocky Point.
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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 · 22 sec · Eddy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Weybosset Street
63 m · 11 sec · Weybosset Street
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Turn right onto Dorrance Street
1036 ft · 40 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn right onto Dyer Street
672 ft · 11 sec · Dyer Street
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Continue on Eddy Street
1664 ft · 44 sec · Eddy Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Allens Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Allens Avenue
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Continue on Narragansett Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Narragansett Boulevard
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
2126 ft · 40 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Warwick Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Warwick Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Warwick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Warwick Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Shore Road
68 m · 4 sec · West Shore Road
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Turn right
71 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Warwick Neck Avenue
1517 ft · 43 sec · Warwick Neck Avenue
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Turn left onto Samuel Gorton Avenue
1619 ft · 45 sec · Samuel Gorton Avenue
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Turn right onto Palmer Avenue
2066 ft · 1 min · Palmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Priscilla Avenue
887 ft · 45 sec · Priscilla Avenue
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Turn left onto Plye Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Plye Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plye Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Rocky Point.
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.
Warwick Avenue
Turn left onto Warwick Avenue
4.94 mi · 00h 08m
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 Mostly Clear near Rocky Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Rocky Point?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Providence and 5.4 miles from Rocky Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Providence and Mostly Clear near Rocky Point.
Stop Ideas Near Cranston
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 Cranston.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Rocky Point. Straight-line distance: 9.03 mi (14.54 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 Rocky Point
Situated on the western shore of Narragansett Bay within Kent County, this coastal area sits at a mean elevation of approximately 69 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6973200, -71.3692200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Point (-71.36922, 41.69732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
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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