Origin
New Shoreham, RI
Late night in New Shoreham on Wednesday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Shoreham, RI to West Warwick, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Warwick, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Shoreham, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Street, Point Judith – Block Island, Great Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.79 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
21.1 miles from New Shoreham, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 42.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Shoreham, RI to West Warwick, RI is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Shoreham, RI to West Warwick, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Point Judith – Block Island | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Great Island Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sand Hill Cove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Galilee Connector Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Galilee Escape Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Point Judith Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
High Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Shoreham, RI and West Warwick, RI.
1
Start on Water Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
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Water Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
High Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto High Street
256 ft
·
17 sec
·
High Street
4
Turn left
72 ft
·
5 sec
5
Keep slight right
492 ft
·
39 sec
6
Turn right
102 ft
·
7 sec
7
Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
15 mi
·
55 min
·
Point Judith – Block Island
8
Continue straight
30 ft
·
3 sec
9
Turn right
125 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn right onto Great Island Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Great Island Road
11
Turn left onto Sand Hill Cove Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Sand Hill Cove Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on Galilee Connector Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Galilee Connector Road
13
Turn right onto Great Island Road
381 ft
·
8 sec
·
Great Island Road
14
Turn right onto Galilee Escape Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Galilee Escape Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Point Judith Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Point Judith Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
18
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Tower Hill Road
20
Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
21
Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
RI 401 West: East Greenwich
23
Turn straight onto Division Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
24
Turn right onto Quaker Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Quaker Lane
25
Turn left onto Cowesett Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cowesett Avenue
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 21.1 miles from New Shoreham, RI, or about 48m into the drive.
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 42.2 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.1 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Warwick, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Shoreham, 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 New Shoreham, RI
This is one driving day of about 42.2 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Shoreham, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from New Shoreham, RI · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from New Shoreham, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Warwick, RI
The final approach into West 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 West 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
$6.79 one way
$13.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
West Warwick, RI
Late night in West Warwick on Wednesday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
21 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
14 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
1h 37m 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 New Shoreham, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, Point Judith – Block Island, Great Island Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from New Shoreham, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.79 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 New Shoreham, RI to West Warwick, RI is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Shoreham, RI to West Warwick, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Shoreham, RI to West Warwick, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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