Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Woonsocket, RI
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If you are planning a quick trip from Providence to Woonsocket, you are looking at a brief 14.5-mile journey that typically takes about 21 minutes. This short jaunt across Rhode Island is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it requires no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via local streets, including Eddy Street, Westminster Street, and Union Street. With a fuel cost of roughly $2 for the entire trip, it is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Northeast cities. Since the route remains entirely within Rhode Island, you won't need to worry about crossing regional boundaries or adjusting to different state driving laws.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| RI 146A | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hamlet Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and Woonsocket, RI.
Start on Fulton Street
Turn left onto Eddy Street
Turn right onto Westminster Street
Turn right onto Union Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
Turn left onto US 1
Turn slight right onto US 1
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on RI 146
Continue on RI 146
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
Take the exit onto RI 146A
Turn right onto Park Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
Continue on RI 122
Continue on RI 122
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto RI 146A toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Patchy Fog then Patchy Drizzle
Destination
Late night in Woonsocket on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Patchy Fog then Patchy Drizzle
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. Because you are navigating through urban or suburban local streets, there is no long-distance cruising involved; in fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Eddy Street. Staying focused is essential because you will be managing frequent turns throughout the entire 21-minute duration. You should prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel that prioritizes maneuvering through local infrastructure over open-road speed. It is a straightforward, functional drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
353 ft
Total Descent
170 ft
Highest Point
312 ft
~9.4 mi in
Elevation Range
303 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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