Origin
Ashaway, RI
Afternoon in Ashaway on Friday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Ashaway, RI to North Providence, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43.8 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashaway, RI
Beth Fitzpatrick
North Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ashaway, RI to North Providence, RI covers 43.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 295, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 43.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.7 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RI 3 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 3 / Main Street
Turn right onto RI 3 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
7
40.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 44 East: North Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12A
Toward US 44 East: North Providence
5
42.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 44 / Smith Street
Enter roundabout onto US 44 / Smith Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.7 mi | 31m |
| I 295 | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Putnam Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Smith Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vineyard Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ashaway Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashaway, RI and North Providence, RI.
1
Start on RI 216
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ashaway Road
2
Turn right onto RI 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
4
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 295
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 12A
Toward US 44 East: North Providence
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Putnam Pike
8
Continue on US 44
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Smith Street
9
Enter roundabout onto US 44
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smith Street
10
Continue on US 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Smith Street
11
Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
12
Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
464 ft
·
27 sec
·
Vineyard Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Ashaway, RI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Ashaway, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Providence, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North Providence, RI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Providence, RI
Afternoon in North Providence on Friday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashaway, RI to North Providence, RI covers 43.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 295, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Ashaway, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ashaway, RI to North Providence, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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