Origin
North Providence, RI
Evening in North Providence on Friday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Providence, RI to Bristol, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Bristol, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Providence, RI to Bristol, RI covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue, US 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on East Providence Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from North Providence, RI to Bristol, RI covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 0.1 miles in near Evans Park.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Evans Park
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rho...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Providence, RI and Bristol, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
Cape Cod
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
|
via US 6
Seekonk
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
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via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Newport Rhode Island
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Metacom Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Smith Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Arlington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and Bristol, 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
·
9 sec
·
Evans Park
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 44
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Smith Street
5
Turn left onto Chalkstone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chalkstone Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
7
Merge onto RI 146
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
8
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
12
Turn right onto MA 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
13
Continue on MA 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
14
Continue on RI 136
195 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
15
Turn straight onto RI 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
16
Continue on RI 136
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Arlington Avenue
17
Turn straight onto RI 136
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Metacom Avenue
18
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
20
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bristol, RI
Evening in Bristol on Friday
Local time
7:14 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
33m 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 Bristol, RI covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue, US 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.35 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 13 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Providence, RI and Bristol, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
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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