Origin
North Providence, RI
Late night in North Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Providence, RI to North Scituate, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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North Scituate, RI
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Trip Overview
North Providence, RI to North Scituate, RI is 8.8 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Putnam Pike, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Rhode Island's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick transition between two nearby communities, perfect for a brief excursion or a simple trip between points. You'll find the route is primarily on local roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-area feel than a highway journey. Given its brevity, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, leaving you plenty of time for whatever awaits at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Pike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Greenville Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Smith Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Smith Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Centerdale Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Evans Park | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Putnam Pike
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and North Scituate, RI.
1
Start on this road
464 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evans Park
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 44
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Smith Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 44
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
6
Continue on US 44
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
7
Turn right onto US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Putnam Pike
8
Continue on US 44
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Putnam Pike
Toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto RI 116
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Smith Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto RI 116
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Greenville Road
11
Arrive at destination
RI 116
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fruit Hill Avenue
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Evans Park
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44 / Smith Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 44 / Smith Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 44 / Centerdale Bypass
Enter roundabout onto US 44 / Centerdale Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Turn left onto RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
North Scituate, RI
Late night in North Scituate on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles along Putnam Pike. As you navigate, you'll transition between Putnam Pike, West Greenville Road, and Smith Avenue. The character of the drive is consistent, maintaining a local road feel throughout its 8.8-mile length. Be prepared for frequent turns and intersections, characteristic of a true neighborhood-style journey rather than an open road experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Putnam Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Fruit Hill Avenue.
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 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Putnam 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 0.1 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Scituate, 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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