Origin
East Providence, RI
Late night in East Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Providence, RI to Wescott Beach, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 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 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Wescott Beach, RI
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Trip Overview
East Providence, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is 21.8 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Putnam Pike and Mineral Spring Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, offering a straightforward drive to the coast. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads rather than high-speed highway travel. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or as a quick connection between points in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Pike | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Chesnut Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Branch Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Douglas Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Putnam Pike
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence, RI and Wescott Beach, RI.
1
Start on RI 103
101 ft
·
6 sec
·
Warren Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broadway
510 ft
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue
145 ft
·
3 sec
·
Freeborn Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence
5
Merge onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Expressway
6
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on RI 146
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
12
Continue on RI 146
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
OldLouisquisset Pike
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward Branch Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Branch Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Branch Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto RI 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Avenue
16
Turn left onto RI 15
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mineral Spring Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
18
Turn right onto US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Putnam Pike
19
Continue on US 44
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Putnam Pike
Toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Chesnut Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
21
Continue on Chesnut Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
22
Turn left onto Brown School Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown School Road
23
Turn left onto Wood Road
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wood Road
24
Arrive at destination
Wood Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Branch Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Branch Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Wescott Beach, RI
Late night in Wescott Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
23 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
38m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on roads like Putnam Pike and Mineral Spring Avenue, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along Putnam Pike. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through communities and local thoroughfares.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Putnam Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Putnam 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wescott Beach, RI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Wescott Beach, 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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