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Trip from Warwick, RI to Coventry, RI

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

25m

Distance

15.8 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Warwick, RI

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Downtown Coventry, RI, RI

Coventry, RI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transition between Warwick and Coventry, this 15.8-mile journey is an efficient way to navigate across Rhode Island. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via West Shore Road, Centerville Road, and Flat River Road, keeping your travel costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $3. Because this route avoids highways entirely, it offers a straightforward, local experience rather than a high-speed transit. It is a highly practical connection for those looking to move between these two Northeast locations without the stress of interstate traffic.

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

7.9 miles from Warwick, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Forget about cruising down a monotonous highway; this journey is a turn-heavy local drive through and through. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience that relies on local surface roads rather than fast-paced lanes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.3-mile run along Flat River Road, which serves as the backbone of your trip. Because the route relies on smaller roads, the pace remains steady but requires your full attention at intersections. It is an ideal path for drivers who prefer a hands-on, maneuvering-focused drive over the repetitive nature of a long-distance interstate haul.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Flat River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

425 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

411 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

425 ft

~15.8 mi in

Elevation Range

411 ft

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 2.7 miles in near US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 3.3 miles (RI 115 / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive

Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive

Enter roundabout onto RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | RI 115 / Centerville Road

Enter roundabout onto RI 115 / Centerville Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | RI 117 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto RI 117 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
7 mi into trip | ~12m in | RI 33; RI 117 / Washington Street

At end of road, turn left onto RI 33; RI 117 / Washington Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Flat River Road 6.3 mi 9m
West Shore Road 2.1 mi 3m
Centerville Road 2 mi 3m
Washington Street 1.6 mi 2m
Legris Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
West Warwick Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Veterans Memorial Drive 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Flat River Road — 6.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and Coventry, RI.

1

Start on Spring Grove Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue
2

Turn left onto RI 117

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road
3

Turn straight onto RI 117

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Post Road
4

Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117

265 ft · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
5

Continue on US 1; RI 117

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
6

Enter roundabout onto RI 117

130 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
7

Continue on RI 117

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
8

Enter roundabout onto RI 115

171 ft · 2 sec · Centerville Road
9

Continue on RI 115

2.0 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road
10

Continue on RI 117

1.1 mi · 1 min · Legris Avenue
11

At end of road, turn right onto RI 117

313 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
12

Turn left onto RI 117

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Warwick Avenue
13

At end of road, turn left onto RI 33; RI 117

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
14

Continue on RI 117

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
15

Continue on RI 117

6.3 mi · 9 min · Flat River Road
16

Turn left onto Camp Westwood Road

351 ft · 15 sec · Camp Westwood Road
17

Arrive at destination

Camp Westwood Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 25-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever your schedule allows without worrying about complex timing. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that because the route is entirely comprised of local roads, traffic patterns can shift, so monitor your navigation app for any unexpected congestion on Centerville Road. Given the $3 fuel estimate, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Warwick to ensure a stress-free arrival in Coventry. Enjoy the benefit of a direct, no-fuss route that gets you to your destination efficiently.

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 7.9 miles from Warwick, RI, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 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 15.8 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.9 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coventry, 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 15.8 miles and 25m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Flat River Road for about 6.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.9 mi from Warwick, RI · 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

8 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 15.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Warwick, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Coventry, RI

The final approach into Coventry, 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 Coventry, 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 ~21 min detour Free near mile 0.5
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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 0.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.54 one way

$5.09 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.80 $5.60
premium $4.86 $3.03 $6.05
diesel $5.61 $3.49 $6.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 4.7 0 $1.66 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.38 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 19 hours ago

Origin

Warwick, RI

Evening in Warwick on Tuesday

Local time

8:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coventry, RI

Evening in Coventry on Tuesday

Local time

8:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

8 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m 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 Coventry, RI covers 15.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Flat River Road, West Shore Road, Centerville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 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 $2.54 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 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 3.3 miles (RI 115 / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Warwick, RI to Coventry, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 15 ft to 425 ft elevation with about 411 ft of total climbing.

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