Origin
Hope Valley, RI
Night in Hope Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hope Valley, 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
44m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope Valley, RI
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Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
This 32.2-mile journey from Hope Valley to Providence, Rhode Island, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 44 minutes. Designed as a highway-focused drive, it's perfect for a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of just $5. You'll primarily be on I-95, which makes up 93% of the route, offering a straightforward transit. Given its short length and efficient route, no overnight stays are necessary, making it a convenient option for those looking to travel between these two Northeast locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 29.9 mi | 37m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dorrance Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kingstown Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Francis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 29.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope Valley, RI and Providence, RI.
1
Start on RI 3; RI 138
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on RI 138
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Kingstown Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
4
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Exit 37B-C-D
Toward US 6 West, RI 10: Downtown, Hartford, Connecticut
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 37B
Toward Downtown, Memorial Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 1
302 ft
·
7 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 1.5 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Providence
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Providence
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
9
31.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway toward US 6 West, RI 10: Downtown, Hartford, Connecticut
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37B-C-D
Toward US 6 West, RI 10: Downtown, Hartford, Co...
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Memorial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 37B
Toward Downtown, Memorial Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Providence on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
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.
Road read
44m 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 93% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-95. The main artery, I-95, allows for an uninterrupted stretch of 29.9 miles, so you can settle in for a consistent pace. While the majority is interstate, you will transition to local roads like Main Street and Grand Army of the Republic Highway as you approach your destination. This shift offers a slight change of scenery and pace in the final miles of your drive.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
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 32.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on I 95. 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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