Origin
Providence, RI
Night in Providence on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Providence, RI to Middletown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Middletown, RI
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Trip Overview
This 25.7-mile drive from Providence, RI to Middletown, RI is a short hop that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. It's a perfect day trip, so no need to worry about overnight stays. You'll be navigating a mix of local roads and highways, with about 46% of the journey on higher-speed roads. Expect to spend around $4 on fuel for this trip, making it quite budget-friendly. Since the drive is so brief, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure and stops. Both locations are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Metacom Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| RI 114 | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and Middletown, 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 left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
12
Turn right onto MA 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
13
Continue on MA 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
14
Continue on RI 136
195 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
15
Turn straight onto RI 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
16
Continue on RI 136
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Arlington Avenue
17
Turn straight onto RI 136
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Metacom Avenue
18
Continue on RI 136
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Metacom Avenue
19
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ferry Road
20
Continue on RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
21
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
22
Turn right onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Road
23
Take the ramp onto RI 114
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
RI 114
24
Turn left
108 ft
·
8 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — 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
|
Weybosset Street
At end of road, turn left onto Weybosset 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
|
I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rho...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Middletown, RI
Night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
24 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
43m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, blending faster highway segments with more local road navigation. With 46% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter stretches of quicker travel, including a continuous 6.9-mile segment on the East Providence Expressway. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from expressways to more direct routes like Metacom Avenue and RI 114, likely presenting more varied traffic patterns and intersections. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 43-minute journey.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on East Providence Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Eddy Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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 1.1 miles (US 1A; US 44): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Providence, RI and Middletown, RI, road signs point toward Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
Seekonk
3.3 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Newport Rhode Island
8.7 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 6.9 miles on East Providence Expressway. 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 Middletown, 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: near the start (Eddy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1A; US 44): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Middletown, 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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