How far is Providence, RI from Round Top, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Round Top, RI is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Round Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Round Top.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Turn right onto Harrisville Main Street
1384 ft · 27 sec · Harrisville Main Street
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Turn left onto Callahan School Street
2491 ft · 57 sec · Callahan School Street
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Turn right onto Round Top Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Round Top Road
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Turn left onto West Road
18 m · 3 sec · West Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Round Top.
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 Sunny near Round Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Round Top?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Providence and 13.2 miles from Round Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Providence and Sunny near Round Top.
Stop Ideas Near North Smithfield
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 Smithfield.
Providence station
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Round Top. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.79 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 Round Top
Situated in the northwestern corner of Rhode Island within Providence County, this elevated landform reaches a peak height of 404 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9998200, -71.7003500 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Top (-71.70035, 41.99982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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