Origin
Greenwood, RI
Late night in Greenwood on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, RI to East Greenwich, RI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
10m
Distance
4.7 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
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6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, RI to East Greenwich, RI covers 4.7 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Post Road, Veterans Memorial Drive, Main Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Post Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.76 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
2.3 miles from Greenwood, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 10m drive with frequent turns across 4.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Post Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 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 0.2 miles in near RI 113 / Main Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (RI 113 / Main Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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RI 113 / Main Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto RI 113 / Main Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Post Road
Turn left onto Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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RI 5 / Greenwich Avenue
Enter roundabout onto RI 5 / Greenwich Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 1 / Post Road
Enter roundabout onto US 1 / Post Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gorham Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Greenwich Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Post Road
— 3.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, RI and East Greenwich, RI.
1
Start on Gorham Avenue
0.2 mi
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44 sec
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Gorham Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto RI 113
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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Main Avenue
3
Turn left onto Post Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Post Road
Use the left lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117
34 ft
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0 sec
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Veterans Memorial Drive
5
Continue on US 1; RI 117
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Veterans Memorial Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto RI 5
234 ft
·
4 sec
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Greenwich Avenue
7
Continue on RI 5
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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Greenwich Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 1
108 ft
·
2 sec
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Post Road
9
Continue on US 1
2.6 mi
·
5 min
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Post Road
10
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto Church Street
0.2 mi
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42 sec
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Church Street
12
Turn left onto Rector Street
438 ft
·
15 sec
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Rector Street
13
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Spring Street
14
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
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 2.3 miles from Greenwood, RI, or about 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.3 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 4.7 miles or 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 2.3 miles or 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Greenwich, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, RI
This is one driving day of about 4.7 miles and 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenwood, 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 Post Road for about 3.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 2.3 mi from Greenwood, RI · 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
2 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 4.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 2.3 miles from Greenwood, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Greenwich, RI
The final approach into East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich, 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
$0.76 one way
$1.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
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: 1.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.49 | $0.23 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.41 | $0.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
East Greenwich, RI
Late night in East Greenwich on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
2 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
13 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
10m 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 Greenwood, RI to East Greenwich, RI covers 4.7 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Post Road, Veterans Memorial Drive, Main Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.3 miles from Greenwood, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.76 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 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (RI 113 / Main Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Greenwood, RI to East Greenwich, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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