Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Woonsocket, RI
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The drive from North Providence, RI to Woonsocket, RI covers 14 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eddie Dowling Highway, Mineral Spring Avenue, Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Eddie Dowling Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Evans Park.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.8 miles (Cooper Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn left onto US 44 / Smith Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto Cooper Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto RI 146A toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| RI 146A | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Charles Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cooper Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and Woonsocket, RI.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
At end of road, turn left onto US 44
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Smithfield Road
Turn right onto RI 15
Turn left onto Cooper Street
Turn left onto RI 246
Take the ramp
Merge onto RI 146
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
Take the exit onto RI 146A
Turn right onto Park Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
Continue on RI 122
Continue on RI 122
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in North Providence on Friday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Light Rain
Destination
Afternoon in Woonsocket on Friday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Light Rain
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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