Origin
Coventry, RI
Late night in Coventry on Saturday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coventry, RI to Oakland Beach, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coventry, RI
Max W
Oakland Beach, RI
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
Coventry, RI to Oakland Beach, RI is 16.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Flat River Road, West Shore Road, and Centerville Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Rhode Island, offering a straightforward drive across the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Given the minimal distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick transition between locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 16.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on Flat River Road. Prepare for frequent turns and varying road conditions as you move through local areas. The drive progresses through familiar New England towns and neighborhoods, requiring your attention to traffic signals and local speed limits.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Flat River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 117 / Flat River Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 117 / Flat River Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (RI 117 / Legris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 117 / Flat River Road
Turn right onto RI 117 / Flat River Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
RI 117 / Legris Avenue
Turn left onto RI 117 / Legris Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Veterans Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flat River Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Centerville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Legris Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Warwick Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Flat River Road
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry, RI and Oakland Beach, RI.
1
Start on Camp Westwood Road
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Camp Westwood Road
2
Turn right onto RI 117
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Flat River Road
3
Continue on RI 117
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on RI 33; RI 117
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
5
Turn right onto RI 117
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wood Avenue
6
Continue on RI 117
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Warwick Avenue
7
Turn right onto RI 117
368 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto RI 117
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Legris Avenue
9
Continue on RI 117
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Centerville Road
10
Enter roundabout onto RI 117
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
11
Continue on RI 117
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
12
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
13
Continue on US 1; RI 117
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
14
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
15
Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
225 ft
·
3 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
16
Turn straight onto RI 117
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Post Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on West Shore Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Shore Road
18
Turn slight right
262 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn slight right onto Oakland Beach Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Beach Avenue
20
Turn right onto Coburn Street
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
Coburn Street
21
Arrive at destination
Coburn Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
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
Oakland Beach, RI
Late night in Oakland Beach on Saturday
Local time
12:48 AM
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.
Temperature spread
1 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
27m 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 Coventry, RI to Oakland Beach, RI covers 16.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Flat River Road, West Shore Road, Centerville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Coventry, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 117 / Flat River Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (RI 117 / Legris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Coventry, RI to Oakland Beach, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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