Origin
Woonsocket, RI
Morning in Woonsocket on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woonsocket, RI to East Providence, 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
24m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woonsocket, RI
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East Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
This short 17.7-mile drive from Woonsocket to East Providence, Rhode Island, is easily manageable in about 24 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll navigate primarily via RI 146A and US 6, with a small portion on I-95. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this journey overnight. Budget around $3 for fuel, reflecting the efficient nature of this local transit. The overall feel is that of a straightforward, turn-heavy local connection within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Rhode Island without significant geographical shifts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 146A | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| US 6 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bernon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arnold Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 146A
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woonsocket, RI and East Providence, RI.
1
Start on this road
275 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto RI 122
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto Arnold Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Arnold Street
4
Turn right onto RI 104
212 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Bernon Street
399 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bernon Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Bernon Street
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bernon Street
7
Continue on Bernon Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bernon Street
8
Turn right onto Greene Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Greene Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
10
Turn left onto RI 146A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp onto RI 146A
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
RI 146A
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
12
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146A
11 mi
·
11 min
·
RI 146A
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 6
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1D
Toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto RI 103
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
RI 103
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 104 / Main Street
Turn right onto RI 104 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bernon Street
Turn left onto Bernon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
RI 146A
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146A toward RI 146 South: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
8
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward RI 103 East: Warren Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
East Providence, RI
Morning in East Providence on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 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
19 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
24m 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 for this 17.7-mile trip, with only 18% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on RI 146A, offering a sustained period on a single roadway before the route transitions. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience that involves frequent adjustments as you move between local roads and brief highway segments. The character of the drive changes as you progress, demanding your attention through various intersections and road types.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on RI 146A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 near RI 104 / Main 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 14 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (RI 104 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Bernon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (RI 146A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
336 ft
32 ft
Total Climb
187 ft
Total Descent
319 ft
Highest Point
336 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
304 ft
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.
On the drive from Woonsocket, RI to East Providence, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Cape Cod
15 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 6
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on RI 146A. 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 East Providence, 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: at 0.4 miles (RI 104 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Bernon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (RI 146A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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