Origin
Middletown, RI
Night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, RI to North 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
51m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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North Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
Connecting Middletown to North Providence is a straightforward 38.7-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes to complete. Because this trip stays entirely within Rhode Island, you can easily manage it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like West Main Road, RI 114 North, and Bristol Ferry Road rather than major interstates. This route serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection through the Northeast, ideal for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Metacom Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| West Main Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Smith Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| RI 114 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, RI and North Providence, RI.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto RI 114
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Road
3
Take the exit onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
5
Turn left onto RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
6
Turn left onto RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
7
Continue on RI 114
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ferry Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 136
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Metacom Avenue
9
Continue on RI 136
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
10
Continue on RI 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
11
Continue on MA 136
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
13
Merge onto I 195
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
17
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.
18
Take the exit
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 38B
Toward Orms Street, State Offices
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto RI 7
397 ft
·
13 sec
·
Orms Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight right onto RI 7
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Douglas Avenue
22
Turn slight left onto Chalkstone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chalkstone Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto US 44
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Smith Street
24
Turn sharp left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
25
Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
464 ft
·
27 sec
·
Vineyard Lane
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 25.5 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~41m 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...
8
26.8 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
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 I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
10
27.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Orms Street, State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38B
Toward Orms Street, State Offices
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
RI 7 / Orms Street
Turn right onto RI 7 / Orms Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
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
North Providence, RI
Night in North Providence on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
10% chance
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
51 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
51m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, you won't be dealing with monotonous interstate cruising; instead, you'll navigate a series of interconnected state roads. The route lacks any long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring you to remain alert for frequent changes in road direction. This profile creates a more engaging, hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with typical highway-heavy commutes. By sticking to local roads for the entirety of the 38.7 miles, you get a consistent feel for the regional landscape rather than just rushing past it.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on I 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 25.5 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Middletown, RI and North Providence, RI, road signs point toward Massachusetts and State Offices.
Massachusetts
27.5 mi in
|
~44m
State Offices
27.5 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 8.2 miles on I 195. 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 North Providence, 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 25.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 North 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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