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Trip from North Providence, RI to Barrington, RI

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Drive Time

24m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 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

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Rhode Island, United States

North Providence, RI

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town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

Barrington, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Providence, RI to Barrington, RI covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fruit Hill Avenue, Evans Park, Smith Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.32 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

7.2 miles from North Providence, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fruit Hill Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from North Providence, RI to Barrington, RI is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Providence, RI to Barrington, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fruit Hill Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Evans Park Unavailable Refreshing
Smith Street Unavailable Refreshing
Chalkstone Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing
Old Louisquisset Pike Unavailable Refreshing
I 195 East Unavailable Refreshing
East Shore Expressway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Fruit Hill Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and Barrington, RI.

1

Start on the route

463 ft · 29 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

82 ft · 9 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
3

Turn sharp left onto Evans Park

302 ft · 10 sec · Evans Park
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Smith Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · Smith Street
5

Turn left onto Chalkstone Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Chalkstone Avenue
6

Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 95 South
7

Merge slight left onto Old Louisquisset Pike

0.3 mi · 16 sec · Old Louisquisset Pike
8

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

3.3 mi · 5 min · I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
10

Keep slight right to continue on East Shore Expressway

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Shore Expressway
11

Continue on Wampanoag Trail

3.3 mi · 5 min · Wampanoag Trail
12

Continue on County Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road
13

Arrive at your 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 7.2 miles from North Providence, RI, or about 12m into the drive.

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 14.4 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.2 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrington, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Providence, 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 North Providence, RI

This is one driving day of about 14.4 miles and 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Providence, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.2 mi from North Providence, RI · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from North Providence, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barrington, RI

The final approach into Barrington, 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 Barrington, 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

$2.32 one way

$4.64 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.55 $5.10
premium $4.86 $2.76 $5.52
diesel $5.61 $3.18 $6.36

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 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 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92

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.

Forecast data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

North Providence, RI

Night in North Providence on Tuesday

Local time

11:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barrington, RI

Night in Barrington on Tuesday

Local time

11:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

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.

Road read

24m 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 North Providence, RI to Barrington, RI covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fruit Hill Avenue, Evans Park, Smith Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from North Providence, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.32 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.
The drive from North Providence, RI to Barrington, RI is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Providence, RI to Barrington, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Providence, RI to Barrington, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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