Origin
North Providence, RI
Afternoon in North Providence on Friday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Providence, RI to Exeter, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Providence, RI
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Exeter, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Providence, RI to Exeter, RI covers 25.1 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, RI 4, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 25.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and RI 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fruit Hill Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Manton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fruit Hill Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Manton Avenue
Turn right onto Manton Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 6 West
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
8
22.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| RI 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Ten Rod Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Dennis J. Roberts Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Killingly Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenville Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and Exeter, RI.
1
Start on this road
464 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
4
Continue on Fruit Hill Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
6
Turn right onto Manton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Manton Avenue
7
Continue on Greenville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Greenville Avenue
8
Turn left onto RI 128
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Killingly Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 6 West
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 6 West
11
Merge onto US 6
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Warwick
13
Merge onto I 295
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto RI 2; RI 102
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ten Rod Road
18
Turn right onto New Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Road
19
Arrive at destination
New Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.04 one way
$8.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Exeter, RI
Afternoon in Exeter on Friday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
35m 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 Exeter, RI covers 25.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, RI 4, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 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 $4.04 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Manton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from North Providence, RI to Exeter, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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