Origin
Providence, RI
Late night in Providence on Saturday
Local time
1:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Providence, RI to Greenville, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Providence, RI
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Greenville, RI
Flávia Vicentini
Trip Overview
The drive from Providence, RI to Greenville, RI covers 8.6 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Smith Street, Putnam Pike, Francis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Smith Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 8.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Smith Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eddy Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 8.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Eddy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Westminster Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Eddy Street
Turn left onto Eddy Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Westminster Street
Turn right onto Westminster Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Union Street
Turn right onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1 / Fountain Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / Fountain Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Francis Street
At end of road, turn left onto Francis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Putnam Pike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Francis Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Centerdale Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eddy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fountain Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Westminster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Smith Street
— 3.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and Greenville, RI.
1
Start on Fulton Street
103 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fulton Street
2
Turn left onto Eddy Street
255 ft
·
10 sec
·
Eddy Street
3
Turn right onto Westminster Street
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
Westminster Street
4
Turn right onto Union Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Union Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
220 ft
·
7 sec
·
Fountain Street
6
Turn left onto US 1
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dorrance Street
7
Turn slight right onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Francis Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn left onto Francis Street
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
Francis Street
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Continue on Francis Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Francis Street
10
Turn left onto US 44
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Smith Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 44
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
12
Continue on US 44
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
13
Turn right onto US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Putnam Pike
14
Continue on US 44
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Putnam Pike
Toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
US 44; RI 116
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Greenville, RI
Late night in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
1:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 Providence, RI to Greenville, RI covers 8.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Smith Street, Putnam Pike, Francis Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Providence, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eddy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Westminster Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Providence, RI to Greenville, 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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