How far is Woonsocket, RI from North Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Woonsocket, RI to North Providence, RI is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woonsocket and North Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket and North Providence.
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Start on the route
84 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto High Street
714 ft · 20 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Arnold Street
1145 ft · 25 sec · Arnold Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
65 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bernon Street
122 m · 8 sec · Bernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bernon Street
20 m · 1 sec · Bernon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bernon Street
1075 ft · 24 sec · Bernon Street
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Turn right onto Greene Street
573 ft · 15 sec · Greene Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South: Providence
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 15: Mineral Spring Avenue
945 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mineral Spring Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto Smithfield Road
100 m · 7 sec · Smithfield Road
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Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
3129 ft · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Street
15 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
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Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woonsocket and North Providence.
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.
RI 146 South
Keep slight left to continue on RI 146 South: Providence
7.86 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woonsocket and Partly Sunny near North Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woonsocket to North Providence?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Woonsocket and 8.8 miles from North Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woonsocket and Partly Sunny near North Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland
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 Cumberland.
Providence station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woonsocket and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 10.85 mi (17.46 km).
#1 Woonsocket
The second-largest city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 41,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.0028800, -71.5147800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
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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