Origin
Ashaway, RI
Evening in Ashaway on Friday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Ashaway, RI to West Warwick, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashaway, RI
Beth Fitzpatrick
West Warwick, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ashaway, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 25.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Main Street, New London Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 25.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.2 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RI 3 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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RI 3 / Main Street
Turn right onto RI 3 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Coventry, West Warwick
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 21
Toward Coventry, West Warwick
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
New London Turnpike
Turn left onto New London Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
RI 3 / Tiogue Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3 / Tiogue Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ashaway, RI and West Warwick, RI, road signs point toward Coventry and Warwick.
Coventry
22.2 mi in
|
~27m
Warwick
22.2 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.2 mi | 23m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| New London Turnpike | 2 mi | 4m |
| Tiogue Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ashaway Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashaway, RI and West Warwick, RI.
1
Start on RI 216
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ashaway Road
2
Turn right onto RI 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
4
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 21
Toward Coventry, West Warwick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto New London Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
New London Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tiogue Avenue
8
Continue on RI 3
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
New London Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$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 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $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
West Warwick, RI
Evening in West Warwick on Friday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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.
Road read
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashaway, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 25.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Main Street, New London Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Ashaway, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ashaway, RI and West Warwick, RI, road signs point toward Coventry and Warwick.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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