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Trip from Exeter, RI to Coventry, RI

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Drive Time

25m

Distance

14.7 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Exeter, RI

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Downtown Coventry, RI, RI

Coventry, RI

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Trip Overview

This short 14.7-mile drive from Exeter to Coventry, Rhode Island, will take you about 25 minutes to complete. With no highway travel, it's a straightforward local exploration. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $2, making it an economical option for a quick trip. Since it's so brief, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion and doesn't require an overnight stay. You'll be navigating primarily along Victory Highway, Ten Rod Road, and Flat River Road, experiencing a decidedly local driving feel throughout your journey within the Northeast region.

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

7.3 miles from Exeter, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 14.7-mile trip, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles along Victory Highway. This route eschews high-speed travel for a more grounded, community-focused experience. You'll be navigating through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares rather than open interstates, so keep your attention sharp for frequent changes in direction and speed.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Victory Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 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 early in the drive near RI 102 / Ten Rod Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 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 102 / Ten Rod Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (RI 102 / Victory Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | RI 102 / Ten Rod Road

Turn right onto RI 102 / Ten Rod Road

Navigation decision point

6
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road

At end of road, turn right onto RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
6.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | RI 102 / Victory Highway

Turn left onto RI 102 / Victory Highway

Navigation decision point

4
13.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | Flat River Road

Enter roundabout onto Flat River Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
14.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | Camp Westwood Road

Turn right onto Camp Westwood Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Victory Highway 9.8 mi 17m
Ten Rod Road 3.9 mi 5m
Flat River Road 0.8 mi 1m
Nooseneck Hill Road 0.2 mi <1m
Camp Westwood Road <0.1 mi <1m
New Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Victory Highway — 9.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, RI and Coventry, RI.

1

Start on New Road

79 ft · 5 sec · New Road
2

Turn right onto RI 102

3.9 mi · 5 min · Ten Rod Road
3

Continue on RI 102

2.3 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
4

At end of road, turn right onto RI 3; RI 102

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Nooseneck Hill Road
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto RI 102

7.5 mi · 14 min · Victory Highway
6

Enter roundabout onto Flat River Road

47 ft · 0 sec · Flat River Road
7

Continue on Flat River Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Flat River Road
8

Turn right onto Camp Westwood Road

351 ft · 15 sec · Camp Westwood Road
9

Arrive at destination

Camp Westwood Road

Trip Plan

Given the short 25-minute duration and 14.7-mile distance, flexibility is key for this Exeter to Coventry drive. You can easily depart at any time of day without needing to worry about breaking up a long journey. With a minimal fuel cost of just $2, refueling isn't a major concern, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay close attention to road signs as you navigate Victory Highway, Ten Rod Road, and Flat River Road, as the numerous turns are the defining characteristic of this route.

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 7.3 miles from Exeter, RI, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.8 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 14.7 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.3 miles or 11m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Exeter, 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 Exeter, RI

This is one driving day of about 14.7 miles and 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Exeter, 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 Victory Highway for about 9.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.3 mi from Exeter, RI · 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

7 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 14.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Exeter, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Coventry, RI

The final approach into Coventry, 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 Coventry, 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

$2.37 one way

$4.73 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.60 $5.21
premium $4.86 $2.81 $5.63
diesel $5.61 $3.25 $6.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.54 $0.71
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59
EV Truck/SUV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 19 hours ago

Origin

Exeter, RI

Evening in Exeter on Tuesday

Local time

8:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

Destination

Coventry, RI

Evening in Coventry on Tuesday

Local time

8:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

7 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

25m 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 Exeter, RI to Coventry, RI covers 14.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Victory Highway, Ten Rod Road, Flat River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Exeter, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 102 / Ten Rod Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (RI 102 / Victory Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Exeter, RI to Coventry, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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