Origin
East Providence, RI
Evening in East Providence on Friday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Providence, RI to Coventry, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Coventry, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Providence, RI to Coventry, RI covers 23.3 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Flat River Road, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 Coventry, RI covers 23.3 miles and takes about 35m, 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 19 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 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Thurbers Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Thurbers Avenue
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward RI 117 West: West Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27B
Toward RI 117 West: West Warwick
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Flat River Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Centerville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Legris Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Warwick Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence, RI and Coventry, RI.
1
Start on RI 103
101 ft
·
6 sec
·
Warren Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broadway
510 ft
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue
145 ft
·
3 sec
·
Freeborn Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence
5
Merge onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Expressway
6
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Thurbers Avenue
9
Merge onto I 95
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27B
Toward RI 117 West: West Warwick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto RI 117
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Centerville Road
12
Continue on RI 117
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Legris Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto RI 117
313 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto RI 117
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Warwick Avenue
15
At end of road, turn left onto RI 33; RI 117
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
16
Continue on RI 117
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on RI 117
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Flat River Road
18
Turn left onto Camp Westwood Road
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Camp Westwood Road
19
Arrive at destination
Camp Westwood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Coventry, RI
Evening in Coventry on Friday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Coventry, RI covers 23.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Flat River Road, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 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 $3.75 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from East Providence, RI to Coventry, 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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