Origin
East Providence, RI
Late night in East Providence on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Providence, RI to Charlestown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Charlestown, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Providence, RI to Charlestown, RI covers 37.7 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 South County Trail, I 95, RI 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on South County Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.7 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 (47%). 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 Charlestown, RI covers 37.7 miles and takes about 55m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South County Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 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
10/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 37.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 15 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
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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
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South County Trail | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| I 95 | 11 mi | 15m |
| RI 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Providence Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ten Rod Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South County Trail
— 16.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence, RI and Charlestown, 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 left at fork onto RI 4
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto RI 2; RI 102
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ten Rod Road
13
Turn left onto RI 2
16 mi
·
24 min
·
South County Trail
14
Take the ramp
297 ft
·
8 sec
15
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Post Road
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
17
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Post Road
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
19
Turn left onto RI 1A
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Post Road
20
Arrive at destination
RI 1A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from East Providence, RI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from East Providence, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charlestown, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Charlestown, 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
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Charlestown, RI
Late night in Charlestown on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
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
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 East Providence, RI to Charlestown, RI covers 37.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South County Trail, I 95, RI 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 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 $6.07 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 15 decision points packed into just 37.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 Charlestown, 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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