Trip from Warwick, RI to Melville, RI

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Drive Time

55m

Distance

34.1 mi

55 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 53m

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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Melville, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Warwick, RI to Melville, RI covers 34.1 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on RI 4, RI 138, West Main Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on RI 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 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

17.1 miles from Warwick, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 55m highway drive covering 34.1 miles, with most of the trip on RI 4 and RI 138. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 miles on RI 4.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

RI 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on RI 4 and RI 138. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 34.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 15 key points

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

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

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

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

6.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | RI 4

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 24B Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown

17 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Warwick, RI to Melville, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.

Newport

17 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
RI 4	9.9 mi	12m
RI 138	9.1 mi	12m
West Main Road	4.5 mi	10m
West Shore Road	2.1 mi	3m
I 95	1.8 mi	2m
Stringham Road	0.9 mi	2m
Coddington Highway	0.8 mi	1m
Centerville Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: RI 4 — 9.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Spring Grove Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue

Turn left onto RI 117

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road

Turn straight onto RI 117

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Post Road

Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117

265 ft · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

Continue on US 1; RI 117

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

Enter roundabout onto RI 117

130 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

Continue on RI 117

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

Enter roundabout onto RI 115

171 ft · 2 sec · Centerville Road

Continue on RI 115

0.8 mi · 1 min · Centerville Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South

Merge onto I 95

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 95

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4

9.9 mi · 12 min · RI 4

Exit 24B Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto RI 138

9.1 mi · 12 min · RI 138

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Girard Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Girard Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto RI 138

0.8 mi · 1 min · Coddington Highway

Turn left onto RI 114

4.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Stringham Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Stringham Road

Continue on Alexander Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Alexander Road

Arrive at destination

Alexander Road

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 17.1 miles from Warwick, RI, or about 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.9 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 34.1 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.1 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Melville, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 34.1 miles and 55m.

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 RI 4 for about 9.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.1 mi from Warwick, RI · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

17 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 34.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Warwick, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Melville, RI

The final approach into Melville, 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 Melville, 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

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 1.2

View on nps.gov

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 ~31 min detour Free near mile 1.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.49 one way

$10.98 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$6.04	$12.08
premium	$4.86	$6.53	$13.06
diesel	$5.61	$7.53	$15.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Neon Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger

Warwick, RI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Neon Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger

Warwick, RI

Tesla

8 DCFC

East Greenwich Square - Tesla Supercharger

East Greenwich, RI

Tesla

8 DCFC

2027 Post Rd

Warwick, RI

SHELL_RECHARGE

7 DCFC

East Greenwich, RI

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

2055 Warwick Ave

Warwick, RI

SHELL_RECHARGE

4 DCFC

Target Warwick #T1188

Warwick, RI

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

RIOER NEVI DCFC 2

Warwick, RI

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 3 SHELL_RECHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 2 eVgo Network: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.2	$3.58	$1.64
Efficient EV	8.5	$2.98	$1.36
EV Truck/SUV	13.6	$4.77	$2.18

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 20 hours ago

Origin

Warwick, RI

Night in Warwick on Tuesday

Local time

9:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Melville, RI

Night in Melville on Tuesday

Local time

9:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

17 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

55m 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 Melville, RI covers 34.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are RI 4, RI 138, West Main Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.1 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 $5.49 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.

On the drive from Warwick, RI to Melville, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Newport along the way.

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