Origin
Providence, RI
Late night in Providence on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Providence, RI to Charlestown, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Charlestown, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Providence, RI to Charlestown, RI covers 36.8 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South County Trail, I 95, RI 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on South County Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
18.4 miles from Providence, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Providence, RI to Charlestown, RI covers 36.8 miles and takes about 54m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South County Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 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 Weybosset Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 36.8 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: at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Weybosset Street
At end of road, turn right onto Weybosset Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Service Road
Turn left onto Service Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
12.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South County Trail | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| I 95 | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| RI 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Ten Rod Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Weybosset Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South County Trail
— 16.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and Charlestown, RI.
1
Start on Fulton Street
103 ft
·
8 sec
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Fulton Street
2
Turn left onto Eddy Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Eddy Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Weybosset Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Weybosset Street
4
Continue on Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Turn left onto Service Road
458 ft
·
7 sec
·
Service Road
6
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Franklin Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Plain Street
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
Plain Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto RI 2; RI 102
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ten Rod Road
13
Turn left onto RI 2
16 mi
·
24 min
·
South County Trail
14
Take the ramp
297 ft
·
8 sec
15
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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Post Road
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
17
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Post Road
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
19
Turn left onto RI 1A
208 ft
·
4 sec
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Old Post Road
20
Arrive at destination
RI 1A
Trip Plan
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 18.4 miles from Providence, RI, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.4 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 36.8 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.4 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlestown, 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 36.8 miles and 54m.
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 South County Trail for about 16.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Providence, RI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Providence, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charlestown, RI
The final approach into Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.92 one way
$11.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Charlestown, RI
Late night in Charlestown on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
18 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.
Road read
54m 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 Charlestown, RI covers 36.8 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South County Trail, I 95, RI 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 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 $5.92 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 14 significant decision points across 36.8 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: at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Providence, RI to Charlestown, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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