Origin
Providence, RI
Morning in Providence on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Providence, RI to Barrington, RI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Providence, RI
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Barrington, RI
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Trip Overview
This quick 9.8-mile drive from Providence to Barrington, Rhode Island, is designed to take about 18 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any local exploration or a brief hop between destinations within the Northeast. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this trip is budget-friendly. It's a straightforward local drive, so you won't need an overnight stay. The route primarily uses Eddy Street, Weybosset Street, and Custom House Street, offering a glimpse of local Rhode Island life without any significant highway time. Consider this a simple, efficient connection rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wampanoag Trail | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East Shore Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Providence Expressway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| County Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| US 1A | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Iway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Weybosset Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wampanoag Trail
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and Barrington, RI.
1
Start on Fulton Street
103 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fulton Street
2
Turn left onto Eddy Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Eddy Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Weybosset Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Weybosset Street
4
Turn right onto Custom House Street
349 ft
·
17 sec
·
Custom House Street
5
Continue on US 44
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Water Street
6
Turn slight left onto US 1A; US 44
371 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 1A; US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto US 1A; US 44
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 1A; US 44
Toward I 195 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Iway
9
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto East Shore Expressway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shore Expressway
Exit 2B
Toward RI 114 South: Barrington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on RI 114
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Wampanoag Trail
12
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
13
Arrive at destination
RI 103; RI 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Eddy Street
Turn left onto Eddy Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Weybosset Street
At end of road, turn left onto Weybosset Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Custom House Street
Turn right onto Custom House Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1A; US 44
Take the ramp onto US 1A; US 44 toward I 195 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 195 East
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East Shore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto East Shore Expressway toward RI 114 South: Barrington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward RI 114 South: Barrington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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
Barrington, RI
Morning in Barrington on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
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
18m 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 "turn-heavy local drive" on this route, with a 0% highway share. The journey is quite short, so there isn't a "longest stretch" to speak of, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 18-minute duration. You'll be making frequent turns as you follow roads like Eddy Street, Weybosset Street, and Custom House Street. This isn't a route for cruising; it's more about efficiently getting from point A to point B through established local thoroughfares.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Wampanoag Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eddy Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eddy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Custom House Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Providence, RI
Full guide →Providence is the state capital and largest city in Rhode Island, as well as the third largest city in New England. It used to be a heavily industrialized bastion of organized crime, but Providence's recent renaissance has created new parks and attractions and brought emphasis back to its historic roots as an intellectual center. Downcity events, historic vistas, eclectic districts such as College Hill and Federal Hill, and a great nightlife make Providence a worthwhile tourist destination. Today, it is perhaps best known as the home of Brown University.
Arriving in Barrington, RI
Full guide →Barrington is a scenic town of 17,000 (2020) in Bristol County, Rhode Island with many great waterfront properties and activities.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 3.3 miles on Wampanoag Trail. 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: near the start (Eddy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Custom House Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Barrington, 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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