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Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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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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Chepachet, RI
Carlos Batista
The drive from Warwick, RI to Chepachet, RI covers 25.6 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 I 295, Putnam Pike, Greenville Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.12 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
12.8 miles from Warwick, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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The drive from Warwick, RI to Chepachet, RI covers 25.6 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.7 miles (US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 295 toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warwick, RI to Chepachet, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Smithfield along the way.
Smithfield
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Putnam Pike | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Greenville Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 95 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and Chepachet, RI.
Start on Spring Grove Avenue
Turn left onto RI 117
Turn straight onto RI 117
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117
Continue on US 1; RI 117
Enter roundabout onto RI 117
Continue on RI 117
Enter roundabout onto RI 115
Continue on RI 115
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit onto I 295
Turn left onto RI 5
Continue on Greenville Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102
Continue on US 44; RI 102
Arrive at destination
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.
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 25.6 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chepachet, RI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Warwick, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 25.6 miles and 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.8 mi from Warwick, RI · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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.
A short stop after about 25.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Warwick, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Chepachet, 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 Chepachet, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Warwick on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Chepachet on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
13 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
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.
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