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Trip from Cranston, RI to Warwick, RI

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

15m

Distance

7.5 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

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

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city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Cranston, RI

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city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Warwick, RI

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Cranston and Warwick, this 9.4-mile trip is an efficient way to get across the Northeast region. Spanning just 18 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily through local streets, keeping your fuel budget remarkably low at roughly $1 for the entire journey. Because the drive is so short, it functions best as a straightforward commute or a local errand run. You won't need to worry about complex logistics or long-haul planning, making this an ideal choice for travelers who value simplicity and speed.

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

3.8 miles from Cranston, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating Park Avenue, Cliffdale Avenue, and Warwick Avenue, which means there is zero highway driving involved in this 9.4-mile trek. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—Park Avenue represents the longest segment at 0 miles of highway driving—you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns. The route maintains a consistent, steady pace through local neighborhoods. Your time behind the wheel will be defined by urban navigation rather than open-road cruising, so stay alert for changes in traffic flow as you transition between these local thoroughfares.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warwick Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RI 12 / Park Avenue.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cranston, RI to Warwick, RI is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 1A; RI 117 / Warwick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Sandy Lane): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | RI 12 / Park Avenue

Turn left onto RI 12 / Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 1A; RI 117 / Warwick Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 1A; RI 117 / Warwick Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
6.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | Sandy Lane

Turn right onto Sandy Lane

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warwick Avenue 4.3 mi 7m
Park Avenue 1.8 mi 4m
Sandy Lane 0.8 mi 1m
Spring Grove Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Frawley Street 0.2 mi <1m
Cliffdale Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Warwick Avenue — 4.3 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

54 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto RI 12

1.8 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn slight right onto Cliffdale Avenue

120 ft · 7 sec · Cliffdale Avenue
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 1A; RI 117

4.3 mi · 7 min · Warwick Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto Sandy Lane

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sandy Lane
6

Turn left onto Frawley Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Frawley Street
7

Continue on Spring Grove Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue
8

Arrive at destination

Spring Grove Avenue

Trip Plan

Since the entire trip takes less than 20 minutes, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for mid-trip rest stops or extensive fuel breaks, as the $1 cost is negligible for most vehicles. Focus your attention on the transition between Park Avenue and Warwick Avenue, as these local roads require steady navigation through residential and commercial areas. Because there are no designated stops on this route, make sure to handle any errands or supply needs before you pull out of Cranston. Keeping your route map handy for the turn-heavy sections will ensure you stay on track during the short 9.4-mile journey.

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 3.8 miles from Cranston, RI, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 7.5 miles or 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.8 miles or 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

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 Cranston, 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 Cranston, RI

This is one driving day of about 7.5 miles and 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cranston, 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 Warwick Avenue for about 4.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.8 mi from Cranston, RI · 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

4 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 7.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.8 miles from Cranston, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial

"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.21 one way

$2.41 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $1.33 $2.66
premium $4.86 $1.44 $2.87
diesel $5.61 $1.66 $3.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.3 0 $0.79 $0.36
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.66 $0.30
EV Truck/SUV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Cranston, RI

Night in Cranston on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Destination

Warwick, RI

Night in Warwick on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

4 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.

Temperature spread

26 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

15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cranston, RI to Warwick, RI covers 7.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warwick Avenue, Park Avenue, Sandy Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Cranston, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.21 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 Cranston, RI to Warwick, RI is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 1A; RI 117 / Warwick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Sandy Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cranston, RI to Warwick, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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