Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Providence, RI
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West Warwick, RI
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The drive from North Providence, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 16.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Bald Hill Road, Dennis J. Roberts Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from North Providence, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 16.1 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fruit Hill Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 16.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Manton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Manton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward RI 2: Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward RI 2 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Bald Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Dennis J. Roberts Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Legris Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Killingly Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Centerville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Greenville Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and West Warwick, RI.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Continue on Fruit Hill Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Turn right onto Manton Avenue
Continue on Greenville Avenue
Turn left onto RI 128
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 6
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Continue on I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Turn straight onto RI 2
Turn straight onto Quaker Lane
At end of road, turn right onto RI 117
Continue on RI 117
At end of road, turn right onto RI 117
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in North Providence on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in West Warwick on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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