Origin
Greenville, RI
Late night in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, RI to Little Compton, RI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, RI
Flávia Vicentini
Little Compton, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenville, RI to Little Compton, RI covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, Main Road, Smith Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on East Providence Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.1 miles from Greenville, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Greenville, RI to Little Compton, RI covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m, 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.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 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 around 3.8 miles in near US 44 / Smith Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 42.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 44 / Smith Street
Enter roundabout onto US 44 / Smith Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
9.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 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
12.6 mi into trip
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~20m in
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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
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI
9
25.9 mi into trip
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~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Ti...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenville, RI and Little Compton, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Tiverton.
Cape Cod
9.3 mi in
|
~14m
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via US 6
Seekonk
12.6 mi in
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~20m
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via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Tiverton
25.9 mi in
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~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Main Road | 12.9 mi | 21m |
| Smith Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Putnam Pike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Extension | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 13.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, RI and Little Compton, RI.
1
Start on US 44; RI 116
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Putnam Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on US 44
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Smith Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 44
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smith Street
4
Continue on US 44
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Smith Street
5
Turn left onto Chalkstone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chalkstone Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
7
Merge onto RI 146
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
8
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
13 mi
·
15 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 11
Toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
418 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn left onto MA 138
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Extension
14
Continue on MA 138
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on RI 138
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Main Road
16
Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting House Lane
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Commons
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Commons
18
Turn left onto South of Commons Road
4 ft
·
0 sec
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South of Commons Road
19
Arrive at destination
South of Commons Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.1 miles from Greenville, RI, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42.1 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.1 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Compton, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenville, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenville, RI
This is one driving day of about 42.1 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenville, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Providence Expressway for about 13.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Greenville, RI · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Greenville, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Little Compton, RI
The final approach into Little Compton, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Little Compton, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Little Compton, RI
Late night in Little Compton on Wednesday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
21 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 Greenville, RI to Little Compton, RI covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Main Road, Smith Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Greenville, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.78 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 42.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 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.
Between Greenville, RI and Little Compton, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Tiverton.
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