Origin
Exeter, RI
Afternoon in Exeter on Friday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Exeter, RI to East Providence, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exeter, RI
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East Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
Exeter, RI to East Providence, RI is 22 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Rhode Island, making it a convenient hop. The drive is mostly highway, so you'll be covering ground quickly. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 79% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a highway-focused drive primarily on I 95, RI 4, and Ten Rod Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this trip is 10.9 miles along I 95, allowing for steady progress. Expect a consistent pace with minimal interruptions as you navigate these main arteries.
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 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near I 95.
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 8 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
RI 103 / Warren Avenue
Turn left onto RI 103 / Warren Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Exeter, RI to East Providence, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Cape Cod
19.6 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| RI 4 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Ten Rod Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Providence Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, RI and East Providence, RI.
1
Start on New Road
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
New Road
2
Turn left onto RI 102
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Ten Rod Road
3
Continue on RI 2; RI 102
190 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ten Rod Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward RI 4 North: Providence
5
Merge onto RI 4
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 195; US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iway
10
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Providence Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1D
Toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto RI 103
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
RI 103
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
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
East Providence, RI
Afternoon in East Providence on Friday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
32m 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 Exeter, RI to East Providence, RI covers 22 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, RI 4, Ten Rod Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Exeter, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.54 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 8 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Exeter, RI to East Providence, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod 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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