Origin
Coventry, RI
Late night in Coventry on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coventry, RI to North Providence, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coventry, RI
Max W
North Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
Coventry, RI to North Providence, RI is 24.3 miles and takes about 37m via Plainfield Pike and Putnam Pike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Since it's entirely on surface roads, expect a steady pace without the interruptions of highway exits. This route is ideal for a quick hop between towns, offering a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Pike | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Putnam Pike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Grand Army Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Victory Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Chopmist Hill Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Greenville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hartford Pike | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Smith Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Plainfield Pike
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry, RI and North Providence, RI.
1
Start on Camp Westwood Road
351 ft
·
21 sec
·
Camp Westwood Road
2
Turn left onto RI 117
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Flat River Road
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
4
Turn straight onto Bowen Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowen Hill Road
5
Turn right onto RI 102
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Victory Highway
6
Continue on RI 14; RI 102
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Plainfield Pike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 102
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chopmist Hill Road
8
Turn right onto US 6
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army Highway
9
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Pike
10
Turn left onto RI 116
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Greenville Road
11
Turn right onto RI 116
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Smith Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Putnam Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on US 44
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Smith Street
14
Enter roundabout onto US 44
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smith Street
15
Continue on US 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Smith Street
16
Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
17
Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
464 ft
·
27 sec
·
Vineyard Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 117 / Flat River Road
Turn left onto RI 117 / Flat River Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army Highway
Turn right onto US 6 / Grand Army Highway
Navigation decision point
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 44 / Smith Street
Enter roundabout onto US 44 / Smith Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
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.
Destination
North Providence, RI
Late night in North Providence on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch without needing to turn is 5.2 miles on Plainfield Pike. You'll notice a consistent pace as you navigate through local streets, with a constant need to be aware of intersections and traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Plainfield Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 117 / Flat River Road.
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 24.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 (RI 117 / Flat River Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.3 miles (US 6 / Grand Army Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Plainfield Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 117 / Flat River Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.3 miles (US 6 / Grand Army Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Providence, RI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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