Origin
Pawtucket, RI
Morning in Pawtucket on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawtucket, RI to East 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
10m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pawtucket, RI
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East Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
This short 6.3-mile drive from Pawtucket to East Providence in Rhode Island takes about 10 minutes to complete. It's a local, turn-heavy route primarily using Pawtucket Avenue, School Street, and Warren Avenue, with no highway driving. Given its brevity, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, and the estimated fuel cost is a mere $1. You'll be navigating within the Northeast region, staying within Rhode Island the entire time. Consider this a quick hop for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without venturing onto major freeways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| School Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Beverage Hill Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pawtucket Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket, RI and East Providence, RI.
1
Start on Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
2
Turn left onto RI 114
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Water Street
4
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
5
Turn slight left onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Beverage Hill Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Prospect Street
7
Continue on RI 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
8
Continue on US 1A; RI 114
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto RI 103
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
RI 103
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.7 — 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
|
RI 114 / Main Street
Turn left onto RI 114 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 1A; RI 114 / Pawtucket Avenue
Continue onto US 1A; RI 114 / Pawtucket Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
RI 103 / Warren Avenue
Turn right onto RI 103 / Warren Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
East Providence, RI
Morning in East Providence on Sunday
Local time
7:59 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
10m 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 distinctly local feel on this route, characterized by frequent turns and a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along Pawtucket Avenue. This drive profile suggests a pace dictated by city streets and traffic signals rather than open highway speeds. You'll likely experience a varied road experience as you transition between different local thoroughfares like School Street and Warren Avenue, making it a dynamic, though not necessarily fast, journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Pawtucket Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 114 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pawtucket, RI to East Providence, RI is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 114 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 1A; RI 114 / Pawtucket Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (RI 103 / Warren Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Pawtucket, RI
Full guide →Pawtucket is a Rhode Island city of 75,604 (2020) founded in 1671. It is a diverse city home to many cultures resulting in a spectrum of sights, sounds, and flavors. With an emerging interest and concentration on the arts, Pawtucket has introduced performing arts and visual arts into the community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.3-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick local excursion. You'll be back before you know it, with only about 10 minutes of driving time.
Family Friendly
This route is incredibly short at just 6.3 miles and takes only 10 minutes, making it ideal for families with young children. The turn-heavy local drive is straightforward and won't test anyone's patience.
Solo Traveler
At only 6.3 miles and 10 minutes, this route is a comfortable and quick solo drive. You'll have plenty of time to explore your destination without a long commitment.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
As a first-time driver, this 6.3-mile route is perfect for you. It's a short 10-minute drive with a low complexity score of 2/10, focusing on local roads.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Pawtucket Avenue. 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 (RI 114 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 1A; RI 114 / Pawtucket Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (RI 103 / Warren Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial. 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 East 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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