Origin
East Providence, RI
Night in East Providence on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Providence, RI to Bristol, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Providence, RI
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Bristol, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Providence, RI to Bristol, RI covers 13.6 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on East Providence Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from East Providence, RI to Bristol, RI covers 13.6 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South County Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South County Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South County Street
Turn left onto South County Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
6
6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rho...
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Providence, RI to Bristol, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport Rhode Island along the way.
Newport Rhode Island
6 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Metacom Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Arlington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| James Reynolds Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kickemuit Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence, RI and Bristol, RI.
1
Start on RI 103
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Warren Avenue
2
Turn left onto South County Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
South County Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 195 East: Fall River
4
Merge onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
526 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Providence Expressway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
7
Turn right onto MA 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
8
Continue on MA 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
9
Continue on RI 136
195 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
10
Turn straight onto RI 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
11
Continue on RI 136
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Arlington Avenue
12
Turn straight onto RI 136
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Metacom Avenue
13
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Franklin Street
14
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
15
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bristol, RI
Night in Bristol on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
21m 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 East Providence, RI to Bristol, RI covers 13.6 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from East Providence, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South County Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from East Providence, RI to Bristol, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport Rhode Island along the way.
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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