How far is Woonsocket, RI from East Greenwich, RI?

The driving distance from Woonsocket, RI to East Greenwich, RI is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
29.4 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.86 mi
38.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.86 mi
Kilometers
38.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.31 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Greenwich
Tue, Apr 14, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Woonsocket
Tue, Apr 14, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woonsocket
2026-04-14T21:46
Arrive East Greenwich
Tue, Apr 14, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woonsocket
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
North Providence
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From Woonsocket
14.7 mi
00h 20m
To East Greenwich
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woonsocket and East Greenwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket and East Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    84 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    714 ft · 20 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arnold Street

    1145 ft · 25 sec · Arnold Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bernon Street

    122 m · 8 sec · Bernon Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernon Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Bernon Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Bernon Street

    1075 ft · 24 sec · Bernon Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Greene Street

    573 ft · 15 sec · Greene Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South: Providence

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts

    1466 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Warwick

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    2449 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich

    1344 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on First Avenue

    3160 ft · 2 min · First Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Reynolds Street

    1060 ft · 41 sec · Reynolds Street

  22. 22

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woonsocket and East Greenwich.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
21.4 mi · 73%
RI 146 South
1.99 mi · 7%
Division Street
1.31 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
1.09 mi · 4%
Eddie Dowling Highway
0.93 mi · 3%
First Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Providence
00h 20m from Woonsocket
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woonsocket and Mostly Sunny near East Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woonsocket to East Greenwich?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Woonsocket and 14.7 miles from East Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woonsocket and Mostly Sunny near East Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near North Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woonsocket and East Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 23.86 mi (38.4 km).

Woonsocket

#1 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
East Greenwich

#2 East Greenwich

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population13,141
Coordinates41.6603800, -71.4558900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Woonsocket (-71.51478, 42.00288)
End: East Greenwich (-71.45589, 41.66038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.86 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $6.00 $6.24 $12.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woonsocket and East Greenwich. The current time is 21:46:45.

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.