Origin
Warwick, RI
Morning in Warwick on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warwick, RI to Bradford, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warwick, RI
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Bradford, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warwick, RI to Bradford, RI covers 36.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Shore Road, Post Road, Veterans Memorial Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.89 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
18.3 miles from Warwick, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Shore Road 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 Warwick, RI to Bradford, RI is easy. At 50m 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 Warwick, RI to Bradford, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Shore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Post Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centerville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 216 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarks Falls Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Shore Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and Bradford, RI.
1
Start on Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Grove Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Shore Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Shore Road
3
Turn straight onto Post Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Post Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Post Road
266 ft
·
6 sec
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Post Road
5
Exit the rotary onto Veterans Memorial Drive
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Drive
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Centerville Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Centerville Road
10
Take the ramp left toward I 95 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South
11
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
12
Keep slight right
25 mi
·
28 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
14
Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Clarks Falls Road
15
Continue on High Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Ashaway Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashaway Road
18
Keep slight left to continue on Ashaway Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashaway Road
19
Turn right onto Alton Bradford Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Alton Bradford Road
20
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
21
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Riverside Drive
22
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Church Street
23
Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Red Barn Drive
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue
400 ft
·
19 sec
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Gurnsey Avenue
25
Turn right onto Shetland Drive
489 ft
·
21 sec
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Shetland Drive
26
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 18.3 miles from Warwick, RI, or about 25m 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 36.6 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.3 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradford, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warwick, 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 Warwick, RI
This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warwick, 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 18.3 mi from Warwick, RI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Warwick, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bradford, RI
The final approach into Bradford, 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 Bradford, 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
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bradford, RI
Morning in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
18 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.
Road read
50m 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 Warwick, RI to Bradford, RI covers 36.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Shore Road, Post Road, Veterans Memorial Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Warwick, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.89 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 Warwick, RI to Bradford, RI is easy. At 50m 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 Warwick, RI to Bradford, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Warwick, RI to Bradford, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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