Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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.
Exeter, RI
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East Providence, RI
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Exeter, RI to East Providence, RI is 22 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Rhode Island, making it a convenient hop. The drive is mostly highway, so you'll be covering ground quickly. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| RI 4 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Ten Rod Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Providence Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, RI and East Providence, RI.
Start on New Road
Turn left onto RI 102
Continue on RI 2; RI 102
Take the ramp
Merge onto RI 4
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on I 195; US 6
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
Take the exit
Turn left onto RI 103
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto RI 103 / Warren Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Exeter on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Patchy Fog then Patchy Drizzle
Destination
Late night in East Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 79% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a highway-focused drive primarily on I 95, RI 4, and Ten Rod Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this trip is 10.9 miles along I 95, allowing for steady progress. Expect a consistent pace with minimal interruptions as you navigate these main arteries.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near I 95.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Exeter, RI to East Providence, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Cape Cod
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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