This 30.8-mile trip from Jamestown to Providence, Rhode Island, is a straightforward drive that typically takes about 44 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an easy day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate on I-95 and RI-138, making it a convenient option for a quick journey within the Northeast. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway and potentially some local road segments. This route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Rhode Island locations without a significant time commitment.
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
15.4 miles from Jamestown, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 22m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 58% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles on I-95, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive will be on main roads like Col Rodman Highway and RI-138, the 'mixed' profile implies you might also experience some more local driving conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you won't be solely on interstate, but the majority of the travel will be at highway speeds.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 12.2 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 7 miles in.
Route Complexity8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 30.8 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 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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7 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Providence
6
17.9 mi into trip|~25m 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
20.6 mi into trip|~29m 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
9
30.1 mi into trip|~42m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway toward US 6 West, RI 10: Downtown, Hartford, Connecticut
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37B-C-D
Toward US 6 West, RI 10: Downtown, Hartford, Co...
7
30.3 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Memorial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 37B
Toward Downtown, Memorial Boulevard
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
12.2 mi
16m
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi
13m
RI 138
5.7 mi
8m
Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Tower Hill Road
0.4 mi
<1m
East Shore Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
Dorrance Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, RI and Providence, RI.
1
Start on Knowles Court
60 ft·7 sec·Knowles Court
2
Turn left onto Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Conanicus Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Shore Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·East Shore Road
4
Take the ramp
524 ft·12 sec
Toward RI 138 West
5
Merge onto RI 138
5.7 mi·8 min·RI 138
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 1 North: ProvidenceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi·34 sec·Tower Hill Road
8
Turn straight onto RI 4
10 mi·13 min·Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi·3 min·I 95
Toward I 95 North: ProvidenceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
9.5 mi·13 min·I 95
Toward I 95 North: ProvidenceUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.2 mi·12 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Exit 37B-C-DToward US 6 West, RI 10: Downtown, Hartford, ConnecticutUse the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 37BToward Downtown, Memorial Boulevard
13
Turn right onto US 1
302 ft·7 sec·Francis Street
14
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi·31 sec·Dorrance Street
15
Turn right onto Fulton Street
139 ft·4 sec·Fulton Street
16
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 44 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You can depart anytime without needing to worry about breaking up a long journey. With no designated stops provided, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous detours or fuel up as needed. The estimated fuel cost of just $5 means budget is unlikely to be a major concern. A practical tip for this route: keep an eye on traffic conditions on I-95, as it's the longest stretch and can experience congestion, especially during peak commuting hours.
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 15.4 miles from Jamestown, RI, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.2 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 30.8 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Providence, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, RI
This is one driving day of about 30.8 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jamestown, 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 I 95 for about 12.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Jamestown, RI
· 22m into the drive
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Jamestown, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Providence, RI
The final approach into 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 Providence, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Roger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 30.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.92 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$5.46
$10.91
premium
$4.86
$5.90
$11.80
diesel
$5.61
$6.80
$13.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.2
0
$3.23
$1.48
Efficient EV
7.7
0
$2.70
$1.23
EV Truck/SUV
12.3
0
$4.31
$1.97
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast data refreshed 4 years ago
Origin
Jamestown, RI
Night
in Jamestown on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Providence, RI
Night
in Providence on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
15 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
21 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
44m 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 Jamestown, RI to Providence, RI covers 30.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Col Rodman Highway, RI 138. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Jamestown, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 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 13 significant decision points across 30.8 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 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jamestown, RI to Providence, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
