How far is Warren, RI from North Providence, RI?

The driving distance from Warren, RI to North Providence, RI is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.5 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.56 mi
20.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.5 mi
Kilometers
31.39 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Providence
Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in Warren
Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warren
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive North Providence
Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Warren
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Providence
RI

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

From Warren
8.1 mi
00h 14m
To North Providence
11.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Warren Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Tuesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
North Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Tuesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warren and North Providence.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Shore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    148 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Orms Street, State Offices

    682 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Orms Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Orms Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue

    1363 ft · 44 sec · Douglas Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Chalkstone Avenue

    1516 ft · 34 sec · Chalkstone Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Smith Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vineyard Lane

    141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wampanoag Trail
3.28 mi · 17%
County Road
2.59 mi · 13%
Smith Street
2.45 mi · 13%
East Shore Expressway
1.91 mi · 10%
East Providence Expressway
1.57 mi · 8%
I 95 North
1.33 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Wampanoag Trail

Continue on Wampanoag Trail

3.28 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Providence
00h 14m from Warren
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warren and Sunny near North Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warren to North Providence?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Warren and 11.4 miles from North Providence.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warren and Sunny near North Providence.

Stop Ideas Near East Providence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Providence, 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 East Providence.

RAIL

Providence station

4 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warren and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 12.56 mi (20.22 km).

Warren

#1 Warren

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

Population10,469
Coordinates41.7303800, -71.2825500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
North Providence

#2 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.28257, 41.730357)
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.72 $5.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.08 $6.15
Premium $4.86 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $6.00 $4.14 $8.28

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Warren and North Providence. The current time is 19:30:21.

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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.