Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Providence, RI
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Barrington, RI
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If you are looking for a quick transition within the Northeast, the 7.3-mile trip from East Providence to Barrington is a straightforward local commute. Clocking in at just 11 minutes, this journey is easily completed in a single day and requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $1 on fuel, making it an incredibly economical way to navigate between these two Rhode Island towns. Because the entire route relies on local roads rather than interstates, you will stay off the highway system entirely. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as a simple connection between points in the region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Pawtucket Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Willett Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bullocks Point Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Park Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crescent View Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence, RI and Barrington, RI.
Start on RI 103
Turn right onto RI 103; RI 114
Turn left onto RI 103
Turn straight onto RI 103
Continue on RI 103
Turn left onto RI 103
Continue on RI 103
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 103
Continue on RI 103
Continue on RI 103
Enter roundabout onto RI 103
Continue on RI 103
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 5.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto RI 103; RI 114 / Pawtucket Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto RI 103 / Veterans Memorial Parkway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto RI 103 / Willett Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 103 / Crescent View Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto RI 103 / County Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in East Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, your path takes you along Pawtucket Avenue, Veterans Memorial Parkway, and Bullocks Point Avenue. Since this is a short, localized trip, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to worry about. You will navigate a variety of town roads that demand your full attention, providing a distinct contrast to high-speed travel. The route feels intimate and functional, prioritizing local accessibility over long-distance cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near RI 103; RI 114 / Pawtucket Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (RI 103; RI 114 / Pawtucket Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (RI 103 / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (RI 103 / Willett Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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