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Trip from Warwick, RI to Cranston, RI

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

16m

Distance

7.7 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

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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city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Cranston, RI

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Warwick and Cranston is a straightforward, quick journey covering just 7.7 miles. You can expect the drive to take approximately 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of around $1, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily utilize local thoroughfares like Warwick Avenue, Park Avenue, and Sandy Lane to reach your destination. Because the trip is entirely contained within the Northeast region of Rhode Island, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that is ideal for commuters or those running errands between these two neighboring cities.

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

3.9 miles from Warwick, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind. Since there is zero highway share on this 7.7-mile trek, your focus will remain entirely on navigating local surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.3-mile segment along Warwick Avenue. You should prepare for frequent adjustments as you transition between the specified local roads. This route offers a direct, urban-style driving experience that avoids the high-speed, limited-access nature of major highways entirely.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warwick Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near RI 117A / Warwick Avenue.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Warwick, RI to Cranston, RI is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (RI 117A / Warwick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

3
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | RI 117A / Warwick Avenue

Turn left onto RI 117A / Warwick Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
5.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | RI 12 / Park Avenue

Turn sharp left onto RI 12 / Park Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
7.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warwick Avenue 4.3 mi 7m
Park Avenue 1.9 mi 4m
Sandy Lane 0.8 mi 1m
Spring Grove Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Frawley Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Warwick Avenue — 4.3 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spring Grove Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue
2

Continue on Frawley Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Frawley Street
3

Turn right onto Sandy Lane

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sandy Lane
4

Turn left onto RI 117A

4.3 mi · 7 min · Warwick Avenue
5

Turn sharp left onto RI 12

1.9 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
6

Turn right

391 ft · 28 sec
7

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 16-minute duration, you have maximum flexibility when planning your departure time. You won't need to worry about scheduling stops or rest breaks since the entire trip is less than 8 miles long. Keep in mind that because this route relies on local roads rather than highways, traffic patterns on Park Avenue and Sandy Lane can fluctuate throughout the day. Your best approach is to check real-time traffic conditions before you leave to ensure your 7.7-mile journey remains efficient. Since your fuel budget is only $1, you can easily complete the round trip on a very modest gas allowance.

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 3.9 miles from Warwick, RI, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 7.7 miles or 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.9 miles or 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cranston, 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 7.7 miles and 16m.

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 Warwick Avenue for about 4.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.9 mi from Warwick, RI · 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

4 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 7.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.9 miles from Warwick, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cranston, RI

The final approach into Cranston, 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 Cranston, 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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 7.7
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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 6.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.24 one way

$2.48 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $1.36 $2.73
premium $4.86 $1.47 $2.95
diesel $5.61 $1.70 $3.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.67 $0.31
EV Truck/SUV 3.1 0 $1.08 $0.49

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Warwick, RI

Night in Warwick on Tuesday

Local time

9:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cranston, RI

Night in Cranston on Tuesday

Local time

9:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

4 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

26 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

16m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Warwick, RI to Cranston, RI covers 7.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warwick Avenue, Park Avenue, Sandy Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 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 $1.24 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 Cranston, RI is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (RI 117A / Warwick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (RI 12 / Park Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Warwick, RI to Cranston, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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