Origin
Greenville, RI
Late night in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, RI to Jamestown, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, RI
Flávia Vicentini
Jamestown, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenville, RI to Jamestown, RI covers 34.8 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, RI 4, RI 138 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 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
17.4 miles from Greenville, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 34.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and RI 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near RI 5 / Greenville Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 34.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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RI 5 / Greenville Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto RI 5 / Greenville Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
13.6 mi into trip
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~17m 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
16.6 mi into trip
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~21m in
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RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
7
27.2 mi into trip
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~34m in
Take the exit toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greenville, RI to Jamestown, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.
Newport
27.2 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| RI 4 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| RI 138 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Greenville Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Conanicus Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Putnam Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, RI and Jamestown, RI.
1
Start on US 44; RI 116
172 ft
·
3 sec
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Putnam Pike
2
Turn right onto Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto RI 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Avenue
4
Take the ramp onto I 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 295
Toward I 295 South
5
Merge onto I 295
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
11
Merge onto RI 138
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 138
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Jamestown
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
15
Continue on Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conanicus Avenue
16
Turn right onto Knowles Court
60 ft
·
2 sec
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Knowles Court
17
Arrive at destination
Knowles Court
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 17.4 miles from Greenville, RI, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.8 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 34.8 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenville, 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 Greenville, RI
This is one driving day of about 34.8 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenville, 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 295 for about 10.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Greenville, RI · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Greenville, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamestown, RI
The final approach into Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, 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
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
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: 12.2 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
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
Jamestown, RI
Late night in Jamestown on Wednesday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
17 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
22 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
47m 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 Greenville, RI to Jamestown, RI covers 34.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, RI 4, RI 138. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Greenville, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 34.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Greenville, RI to Jamestown, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.
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