Origin
Bradford, RI
Late night in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Bradford, RI to Warwick, RI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
49m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradford, RI
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Warwick, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bradford, RI to Warwick, RI covers 35.7 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Ashaway Road, West Shore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.75 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
17.8 miles from Bradford, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 35.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Ashaway Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.7 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 23 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 25.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Ashaway Road. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near RI 3 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (RI 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
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RI 3 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.5 mi into trip
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~41m in
Take the exit toward RI 117: Warwick, 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 27
Toward RI 117: Warwick, West Warwick
6
32.6 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
33 mi into trip
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~44m in
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Veterans Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 25.7 mi | 30m |
| Ashaway Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 25.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford, RI and Warwick, RI.
1
Start on Shetland Drive
490 ft
·
26 sec
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Shetland Drive
2
Turn left onto Gurnsey Avenue
399 ft
·
21 sec
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Gurnsey Avenue
3
Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Red Barn Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto RI 216
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Church Street
5
Continue on RI 91; RI 216
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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Riverside Drive
6
Continue on RI 91; RI 216
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on RI 91; RI 216
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Alton Bradford Road
8
Turn left onto RI 216
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashaway Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
11
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward RI 117: Warwick, West Warwick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto RI 117
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Centerville Road
14
Enter roundabout onto RI 117
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
15
Continue on RI 117
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Veterans Memorial Drive
16
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117
142 ft
·
2 sec
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Veterans Memorial Drive
17
Continue on US 1; RI 117
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Veterans Memorial Drive
18
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
30 ft
·
0 sec
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Veterans Memorial Drive
19
Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
225 ft
·
3 sec
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Veterans Memorial Drive
20
Turn straight onto RI 117
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Post Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on West Shore Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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West Shore Road
22
Turn right onto Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Spring Grove Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Spring Grove Avenue
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 17.8 miles from Bradford, RI, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.7 miles.
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 35.7 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.8 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warwick, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bradford, 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 Bradford, RI
This is one driving day of about 35.7 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bradford, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 25.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Bradford, RI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Bradford, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Warwick, RI
The final approach into 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 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
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Warwick, RI
Late night in Warwick on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
18 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
49m 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 Bradford, RI to Warwick, RI covers 35.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Ashaway Road, West Shore Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Bradford, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.75 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (RI 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bradford, RI to Warwick, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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