Origin
East Providence, RI
Afternoon in East Providence on Friday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Providence, RI to Ashaway, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Ashaway, RI
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from East Providence, RI to Ashaway, RI covers 40.1 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, High Street, Iway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 40.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and High Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.7 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 16 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 35.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and High Street. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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
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~0m in
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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
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
38.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| High Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Providence Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Clarks Falls Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Freeborn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 35.7 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence, RI and Ashaway, 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
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
12
Turn left onto CT 216
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Clarks Falls Road
13
Continue on RI 216
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3; RI 216
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto RI 216
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashaway Road
16
Arrive at destination
RI 216
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from East Providence, RI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from East Providence, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ashaway, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ashaway, 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
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Ashaway, RI
Afternoon in Ashaway on Friday
Local time
12:12 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
51m 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 Ashaway, RI covers 40.1 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, High Street, Iway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 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 $6.46 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 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 Ashaway, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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