Origin
Greenville, RI
Night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, RI to Warwick, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, RI
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Warwick, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenville, RI to Warwick, RI covers 17.2 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Greenville Avenue, Main Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.77 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
8.6 miles from Greenville, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Greenville, RI to Warwick, RI covers 17.2 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near RI 5 / Greenville Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.4 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 295): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
4
2.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 295
Take the ramp onto I 295 toward I 295 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 295 South
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~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.
7
12.8 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward RI 113 West: West Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward RI 113 West: West Warwick
4
13.1 mi into trip
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~17m in
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RI 113 / East Avenue
Continue onto RI 113 / East Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10 mi | 11m |
| Greenville Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Shore Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Putnam Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, RI and Warwick, 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
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 1A
Toward RI 113 West: West Warwick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto RI 113
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Avenue
8
Continue on RI 113
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on RI 113
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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Main Avenue
10
Turn left onto RI 117
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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West Shore Road
11
Turn right onto Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Spring Grove Avenue
12
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 8.6 miles from Greenville, RI, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10 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 17.2 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.6 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 20m
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 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 17.2 miles and 25m.
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 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.6 mi from Greenville, RI · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Greenville, 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
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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
Warwick, RI
Night in Warwick on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
9 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Greenville, RI to Warwick, RI covers 17.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Greenville Avenue, Main Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.77 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 17.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.4 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 295): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greenville, RI to Warwick, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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