How far is Woonsocket, RI from Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Woonsocket, RI to Providence, RI is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket and 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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
2550 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Atwells Avenue
1372 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on John J. Partington Way
1344 ft · 41 sec · John J. Partington Way
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2598 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Dorrance Street
54 m · 10 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woonsocket and 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
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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 Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woonsocket to Providence?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Valley Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Woonsocket and 7.5 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woonsocket and Partly Sunny near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Falls
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 Valley Falls.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woonsocket and Providence. Straight-line distance: 13.43 mi (21.61 km).
#1 Woonsocket
The second-largest city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 41,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.0028800, -71.5147800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton Street (-71.412652, 41.823861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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