Origin
Foster, RI
Late night in Foster on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foster, RI to 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
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foster, RI
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Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
This short 19.9-mile journey from Foster to Providence, Rhode Island, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 29 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes Hartford Pike and US 6, also known as Hartford Avenue in sections. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this drive is an economical option for a quick trip. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, offering a bit of variety without being overly taxing. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are recommended; you can easily fit this into your schedule as a single-day excursion within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Pike | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| US 6 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Hartford Avenue | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Francis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dorrance Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hartford Pike
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foster, RI and Providence, RI.
1
Start on RI 101
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Hartford Pike
2
Continue on US 6
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Avenue
3
Continue on US 6
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 6
Exit 9A
Toward US 6 East: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Memorial Boulevard, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto US 1
438 ft
·
16 sec
·
Francis Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left
57 ft
·
31 sec
7
Continue on this road
57 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
8
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Francis Street
9
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Dorrance Street
10
Turn right onto Fulton Street
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fulton Street
11
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 19 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Memorial Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Memorial Boulevard, Downtown
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 1 / Francis Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Francis Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 1 / Francis Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Francis Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Fulton Street
Turn right onto Fulton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Providence, RI
Late night in Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
9 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
29m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 30% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 9.9 miles along Hartford Pike, offering a sustained period of travel before potential turns or changes in road type. As you transition onto US 6 and then Hartford Avenue, the character of the road will likely shift, moving from potentially more open stretches to more developed or urban environments closer to Providence. This blend means you'll experience both steadier-paced driving and more varied conditions.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Hartford Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (US 1 / Francis Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Hartford Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (US 1 / Francis Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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