Origin
Middletown, RI
Evening in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, RI to North Providence, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
51m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, RI
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North Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
Connecting Middletown to North Providence is a straightforward 38.7-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes to complete. Because this trip stays entirely within Rhode Island, you can easily manage it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like West Main Road, RI 114 North, and Bristol Ferry Road rather than major interstates. This route serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection through the Northeast, ideal for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
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
15.5 miles from Middletown, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, you won't be dealing with monotonous interstate cruising; instead, you'll navigate a series of interconnected state roads. The route lacks any long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring you to remain alert for frequent changes in road direction. This profile creates a more engaging, hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with typical highway-heavy commutes. By sticking to local roads for the entirety of the 38.7 miles, you get a consistent feel for the regional landscape rather than just rushing past it.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 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 25.5 miles in near US 6.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 30.9 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 25.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
25.5 mi into trip
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~41m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
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 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
26.8 mi into trip
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~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
7
27.5 mi into trip
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~44m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
10
27.5 mi into trip
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~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Orms Street, State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38B
Toward Orms Street, State Offices
7
27.7 mi into trip
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~44m in
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RI 7 / Orms Street
Turn right onto RI 7 / Orms Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, RI and North Providence, RI, road signs point toward Massachusetts and State Offices.
Massachusetts
27.5 mi in
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~44m
State Offices
27.5 mi in
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~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Metacom Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| West Main Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Smith Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| RI 114 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, RI and North Providence, RI.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto RI 114
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Road
3
Take the exit onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
5
Turn left onto RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
6
Turn left onto RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
7
Continue on RI 114
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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Ferry Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 136
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Metacom Avenue
9
Continue on RI 136
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Kickemuit Road
10
Continue on RI 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
11
Continue on MA 136
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
13
Merge onto I 195
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 38B
Toward Orms Street, State Offices
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto RI 7
397 ft
·
13 sec
·
Orms Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight right onto RI 7
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Douglas Avenue
22
Turn slight left onto Chalkstone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chalkstone Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto US 44
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Smith Street
24
Turn sharp left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Fruit Hill Avenue
25
Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
464 ft
·
27 sec
·
Vineyard Lane
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 49-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since this route is comprised entirely of local roads, keep in mind that traffic patterns on West Main Road and RI 114 North can impact your travel time more than they would on an interstate. You won't need to worry about complex rest stop logistics for a drive of this length, but it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving, as the $6 fuel estimate assumes a steady pace. Use the lack of highway segments to your advantage by planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours, ensuring a smooth and predictable trip to North Providence.
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 15.5 miles from Middletown, RI, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 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 30.9 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.5 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, RI
This is one driving day of about 30.9 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middletown, 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 195 for about 8.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Middletown, RI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Middletown, 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
$4.97 one way
$9.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
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.
Destination
North Providence, RI
Evening in North Providence on Tuesday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
10% chance
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
51 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
51m 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 Middletown, RI to North Providence, RI covers 30.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, Metacom Avenue, West Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Middletown, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.97 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 17 significant decision points across 30.9 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 25.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Middletown, RI and North Providence, RI, road signs point toward Massachusetts and State Offices.
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