Origin
Middletown, RI
Night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, RI to Greenville, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.1 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, RI
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Greenville, RI
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Trip Overview
Middletown, RI to Greenville, RI is 40.1 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 295 and RI 138, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is primarily on highways, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B. With a short duration of under an hour, it's easily manageable as a same-day trip. Consider this drive when you need a quick and direct transit between these two Rhode Island locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| RI 138 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Greenville Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Main Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| JT Connell Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Coddington Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, RI and Greenville, RI.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto RI 114
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Road
3
Turn right onto RI 138
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coddington Highway
4
Continue on RI 138
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
JT Connell Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto RI 138A
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
6
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto RI 138
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tower Hill Road
11
Turn straight onto RI 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 295
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 295
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 295
Exit 10
Toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto RI 5
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Avenue
16
Continue on Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116
172 ft
·
2 sec
·
Putnam Pike
18
Arrive at destination
US 44; RI 116
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Middletown, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 36.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Providence
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
8
36.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 295
Take the exit onto I 295 toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Greenville, RI
Night in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
9:30 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.
Temperature spread
24 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
58m 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 trip offers a mixed driving experience, with 56% of the journey on highways like I 295. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, including a continuous segment of 10.9 miles on I 295. The route utilizes major arteries such as Col Rodman Highway and RI 138, suggesting a flow that balances interstate speeds with some arterial road transitions. Expect a drive that feels largely efficient, with periods of higher speed driving characteristic of interstate travel.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
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 13 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Middletown, RI to Greenville, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Smithfield along the way.
Smithfield
36.9 mi in
|
~52m
|
via I 295
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Greenville, 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: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Greenville, 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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