Origin
North Providence, RI
Afternoon in North Providence on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Providence, RI to Wescott Beach, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Wescott Beach, RI
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Trip Overview
North Providence, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is 14.4 miles and takes about 27m via Putnam Pike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Rhode Island, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a winding, turn-heavy drive that keeps you engaged as you navigate through residential and semi-rural areas. It’s a straightforward journey perfect for a short getaway or an afternoon outing, offering a simple transition from one point in the state to another without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll primarily be on surface streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along Putnam Pike. You can anticipate a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes, as you'll be making frequent turns onto roads like Chesnut Hill Road and Smith Street. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's more of an involved, in-the-moment drive through varied local terrain.
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.
Putnam Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 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 0.1 miles in near Fruit Hill Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fruit Hill Avenue
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Evans Park
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44 / Smith Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 44 / Smith Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 44 / Centerdale Bypass
Enter roundabout onto US 44 / Centerdale Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 44 / Putnam Pike
Continue onto US 44 / Putnam Pike toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Pike | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Chesnut Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Smith Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Brown School Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Centerdale Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Evans Park | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Putnam Pike
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and Wescott Beach, RI.
1
Start on this road
464 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evans Park
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 44
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Smith Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 44
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
6
Continue on US 44
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
7
Turn right onto US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Putnam Pike
8
Continue on US 44
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Putnam Pike
Toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Chesnut Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
10
Continue on Chesnut Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
11
Turn left onto Brown School Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown School Road
12
Turn left onto Wood Road
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wood Road
13
Arrive at destination
Wood Road
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
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.
Destination
Wescott Beach, RI
Afternoon in Wescott Beach on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
27m 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 Wescott Beach, RI covers 14.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Putnam Pike, Chesnut Hill Road, 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.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Providence, RI to Wescott Beach, 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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