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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.65 mi
00h 27m
Flight
10.85 mi
17.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.85 mi
Kilometers
17.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.65 mi
Kilometers
25.18 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Woonsocket
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woonsocket
2026-04-23T12:53
Arrive North Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woonsocket
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland
RI

Town of the United States

From Woonsocket
6.9 mi
00h 13m
To North Providence
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
North Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Thursday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

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.

  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

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 15: Mineral Spring Avenue

    945 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mineral Spring Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mineral Spring Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Smithfield Road

    100 m · 7 sec · Smithfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    3129 ft · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Smith Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vineyard Lane

    141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woonsocket 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
20 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 146 South
8.15 mi · 52%
Mineral Spring Avenue
1.69 mi · 11%
Park Avenue
1.09 mi · 7%
Eddie Dowling Highway
0.93 mi · 6%
Fruit Hill Avenue
0.71 mi · 5%
Bernon Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
00h 13m from Woonsocket
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

16 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

36 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woonsocket and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 10.85 mi (17.46 km).

Woonsocket

#1 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
North Providence

#2 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.51457, 42.003125)
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.09 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.34
1.1 gal · 4.18 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woonsocket and North Providence. The current time is 12:53:20.

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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.