Origin
Newport, RI
Evening in Newport on Friday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Newport, RI to West Warwick, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, RI
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West Warwick, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newport, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 24.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Col Rodman Highway, RI 138, Quaker Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Col Rodman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Newport, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 24.6 miles and takes about 37m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Col Rodman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near RI 138A / Farewell Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (RI 138): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 138A / Farewell Street
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138A / Farewell Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RI 138
Merge onto RI 138 toward RI 138: Jamestown
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Providence
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9B
Toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich
4
23.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Col Rodman Highway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| RI 138 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Quaker Lane | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cowesett Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Farewell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Division Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Col Rodman Highway
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, RI and West Warwick, RI.
1
Start on Court House Street
198 ft
·
10 sec
·
Court House Street
2
Continue on Farewell Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Farewell Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Farewell Street
4
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto RI 138
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tower Hill Road
9
Turn straight onto RI 4
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 9B
Toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto RI 401
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto RI 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Quaker Lane
13
Turn left onto RI 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cowesett Avenue
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in West Warwick on Friday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 Newport, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 24.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Col Rodman Highway, RI 138, Quaker Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Newport, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.96 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 24.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (RI 138): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newport, RI to West Warwick, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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