Origin
Hopkins Mills, RI
Late night in Hopkins Mills on Wednesday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkins Mills, RI to North Providence, RI
Data updated 42 minutes ago
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopkins Mills, RI
Tim Dusenberry
North Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hopkins Mills, RI to North Providence, RI covers 14.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Army Highway, Putnam Pike, West Greenville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Grand Army Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.37 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
7.3 miles from Hopkins Mills, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 14.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Army Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 6 / Grand Army Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 6 / Grand Army Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.4 miles (RI 116 / West Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6 / Grand Army Highway
Merge onto US 6 / Grand Army Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
6.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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RI 116 / West Greenville Road
Turn left onto RI 116 / West Greenville Road
Navigation decision point
6
9.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
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US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
13.6 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 44 / Smith Street
Enter roundabout onto US 44 / Smith Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.6 mi into trip
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~20m in
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Vineyard Lane
Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Putnam Pike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Greenville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hartford Pike | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Smith Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Smith Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Old Danielson Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Army Highway
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkins Mills, RI and North Providence, RI.
1
Start on Old Danielson Pike
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Old Danielson Pike
2
Merge onto US 6
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Army Highway
3
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Pike
4
Turn left onto RI 116
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Greenville Road
5
Turn right onto RI 116
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Smith Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Putnam Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 44
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Smith Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 44
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smith Street
9
Continue on US 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Smith Street
10
Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Fruit Hill Avenue
11
Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
464 ft
·
27 sec
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Vineyard Lane
12
Arrive at destination
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 7.3 miles from Hopkins Mills, RI, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 14.7 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.3 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Providence, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hopkins Mills, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Hopkins Mills, RI
This is one driving day of about 14.7 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hopkins Mills, 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 Grand Army Highway for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from Hopkins Mills, RI · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Hopkins Mills, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Providence, RI
The final approach into North Providence, 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 North Providence, 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
$2.37 one way
$4.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
North Providence, RI
Late night in North Providence on Wednesday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
7 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
25 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
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hopkins Mills, RI to North Providence, RI covers 14.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Army Highway, Putnam Pike, West Greenville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Hopkins Mills, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 6 / Grand Army Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.4 miles (RI 116 / West Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hopkins Mills, RI to North Providence, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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