This 25.7-mile drive from Providence, RI to Middletown, RI is a short hop that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. It's a perfect day trip, so no need to worry about overnight stays. You'll be navigating a mix of local roads and highways, with about 46% of the journey on higher-speed roads. Expect to spend around $4 on fuel for this trip, making it quite budget-friendly. Since the drive is so brief, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure and stops. Both locations are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.9 miles from Providence, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 20m into the drive
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Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, blending faster highway segments with more local road navigation. With 46% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter stretches of quicker travel, including a continuous 6.9-mile segment on the East Providence Expressway. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from expressways to more direct routes like Metacom Avenue and RI 114, likely presenting more varied traffic patterns and intersections. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 43-minute journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 6.9 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 early in the drive near Eddy Street.
Route Complexity7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 25.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eddy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1A; US 44): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Eddy Street
Turn left onto Eddy Street
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Weybosset Street
At end of road, turn left onto Weybosset Street
Navigation decision point
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1.1 mi into trip|~3m in|US 1A; US 44
Take the ramp onto US 1A; US 44 toward I 195 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 195 East
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3.3 mi into trip|~7m in|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
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8.7 mi into trip|~13m 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 Providence, RI and Middletown, RI, road signs point toward Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
Seekonk
3.3 mi in|~7m|via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Newport Rhode Island
8.7 mi in|~13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Providence Expressway
6.9 mi
8m
Metacom Avenue
5.3 mi
8m
RI 114
4.5 mi
9m
Market Street
2.6 mi
4m
Bristol Ferry Road
1.3 mi
1m
Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi
2m
West Main Road
0.9 mi
1m
South Water Street
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and Middletown, RI.
1
Start on Fulton Street
103 ft·8 sec·Fulton Street
2
Turn left onto Eddy Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Eddy Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Weybosset Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Weybosset Street
4
Turn right onto Custom House Street
349 ft·17 sec·Custom House Street
5
Continue on US 44
0.7 mi·2 min·South Water Street
6
Turn slight left onto US 1A; US 44
371 ft·8 sec·US 1A; US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto US 1A; US 44
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 1A; US 44
Toward I 195 EastUse the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
0.3 mi·32 sec·Iway
9
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
1.6 mi·2 min·East Providence Expressway
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 MAUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 5Toward 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
4.3 mi·6 min·Metacom Avenue
18
Continue on RI 136
1.0 mi·1 min·Metacom Avenue
19
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.2 mi·18 sec·Ferry Road
20
Continue on RI 114
1.1 mi·2 min·Mount Hope Bridge
21
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114
1.3 mi·1 min·Bristol Ferry Road
22
Turn right onto RI 114
0.9 mi·1 min·West Main Road
23
Take the ramp onto RI 114
4.5 mi·9 min·RI 114
24
Turn left
108 ft·8 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 43-minute duration and 25.7-mile distance, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing. You won't need to break this drive up, and with an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it’s an economical choice. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the worst of any local rush hour traffic, especially as you approach Middletown. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.9 miles on the East Providence Expressway, so plan any brief diversions or breaks before or after this section. You have plenty of flexibility to stop whenever you like.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.9 miles from Providence, RI, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25.7 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Providence, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Providence, RI
This is one driving day of about 25.7 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Providence, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Providence Expressway for about 6.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.9 mi from Providence, RI
· 20m into the drive
The midpoint is around 12.9 miles from Providence, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middletown, RI
The final approach into Middletown, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Middletown, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Roger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.27 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$4.55
$9.10
premium
$4.86
$4.92
$9.84
diesel
$5.61
$5.67
$11.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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
7.7
0
$2.70
$1.23
Efficient EV
6.4
0
$2.25
$1.03
EV Truck/SUV
10.3
0
$3.60
$1.64
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.
Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago
Origin
Providence, RI
Night
in Providence on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Middletown, RI
Night
in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
13 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Middletown, RI covers 25.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue, RI 114. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 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 $4.14 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 25.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eddy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1A; US 44): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Providence, RI and Middletown, RI, road signs point toward Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
