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Trip from Barrington, RI to West Warwick, RI

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Drive Time

29m

Distance

21 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

Barrington, RI

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town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

West Warwick, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Barrington, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 21 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wampanoag Trail, East Shore Expressway, East Providence Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

10.5 miles from Barrington, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 21 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wampanoag Trail is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Barrington, RI to West Warwick, RI is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barrington, RI to West Warwick, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wampanoag Trail Unavailable Refreshing
East Shore Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
East Providence Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
Iway Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing
Thurbers Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
RI 117 West Unavailable Refreshing
Centerville Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Wampanoag Trail — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, RI and West Warwick, RI.

1

Start on County Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road
2

Continue on Wampanoag Trail

3.3 mi · 5 min · Wampanoag Trail
3

Keep slight left to continue on East Shore Expressway

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Shore Expressway
4

Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Providence Expressway
5

Continue on Iway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Iway
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
7

Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Thurbers Avenue
8

Merge slight left

8.4 mi · 11 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward RI 117 West: West Warwick

0.4 mi · 1 min · RI 117 West: West Warwick
10

Turn straight onto Centerville Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road
11

Continue on Legris Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Legris Avenue
12

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

482 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.5 miles from Barrington, RI, or about 14m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.5 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Warwick, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Barrington, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Barrington, RI

This is one driving day of about 21 miles and 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barrington, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.5 mi from Barrington, RI · 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

11 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from Barrington, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Warwick, RI

The final approach into West Warwick, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Warwick, RI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.38 one way

$6.76 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.72 $7.44
premium $4.86 $4.02 $8.04
diesel $5.61 $4.64 $9.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Barrington, RI

Late night in Barrington on Wednesday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

Destination

West Warwick, RI

Late night in West Warwick on Wednesday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

11 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

29m 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 Barrington, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 21 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wampanoag Trail, East Shore Expressway, East Providence Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Barrington, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 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.
The drive from Barrington, RI to West Warwick, RI is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barrington, RI to West Warwick, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barrington, RI to West Warwick, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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