Origin
North Providence, RI
Night in North Providence on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Providence, RI to Hope Valley, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Providence, RI
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Hope Valley, RI
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Trip Overview
North Providence to Hope Valley is 35.6 miles and takes about 48 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Rhode Island, traversing the Northeast region of the state. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| I 295 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Dennis J. Roberts Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Killingly Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenville Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Manton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and Hope Valley, RI.
1
Start on this road
464 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
4
Continue on Fruit Hill Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
6
Turn right onto Manton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Manton Avenue
7
Continue on Greenville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Greenville Avenue
8
Turn left onto RI 128
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Killingly Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 6 West
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 6 West
11
Merge onto US 6
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Warwick
13
Merge onto I 295
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 7
Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto RI 138
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
RI 3; RI 138
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from North Providence, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fruit Hill Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Manton Avenue
Turn right onto Manton Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 6 West
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
34 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Hope Valley, RI
Night in Hope Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
48m 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 highway-focused drive on this route, with 85% of your journey on major interstates. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 20.1 miles, on I 95. The route utilizes I 95, I 295, and the Dennis J. Roberts Expressway. This means you'll experience consistent highway speeds for most of the 48-minute drive. The character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel between the two points.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fruit Hill Avenue.
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 14 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Manton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on I 95. 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 Hope Valley, 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 0.2 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Manton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Hope Valley, 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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