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Trip from North Scituate, RI to West Warwick, RI

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Drive Time

19m

Distance

11.5 mi

18 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West Warwick, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Scituate, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 11.5 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Road, Main Street, Jackson Flat Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on East Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 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

5.7 miles from North Scituate, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 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 7.3 miles in near RI 115 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (RI 115 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | RI 115 / Main Street

Turn left onto RI 115 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
10.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Road 7.3 mi 11m
Main Street 3.5 mi 6m
Jackson Flat Road 0.5 mi <1m
Providence Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Road — 7.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate, RI and West Warwick, RI.

1

Start on RI 116

7.3 mi · 11 min · East Road
2

Turn left onto RI 115

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Main Street
3

Turn slight right onto RI 115

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Jackson Flat Road
4

Continue on RI 115

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
5

Turn right onto RI 33

172 ft · 3 sec · Providence Street
6

Continue on RI 33

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Main Street
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Main Street
8

Arrive at destination

Main 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 5.7 miles from North Scituate, RI, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 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 11.5 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5.7 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 15m

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 North Scituate, 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 North Scituate, RI

This is one driving day of about 11.5 miles and 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Scituate, 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 East Road for about 7.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.7 mi from North Scituate, RI · 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

6 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from North Scituate, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial

"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 3.9
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.85 one way

$3.70 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.04 $4.07
premium $4.86 $2.20 $4.40
diesel $5.61 $2.54 $5.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.21 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.01 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.74

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

North Scituate, RI

Evening in North Scituate on Tuesday

Local time

8:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Warwick, RI

Evening in West Warwick on Tuesday

Local time

8:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

6 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

19m 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 North Scituate, RI to West Warwick, RI covers 11.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Road, Main Street, Jackson Flat Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from North Scituate, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 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 19m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (RI 115 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from North Scituate, RI to West Warwick, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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