Origin
Warwick, RI
Night in Warwick on Tuesday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warwick, RI to Providence, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Warwick to Providence, you are in for a quick 12.5-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. This local route is perfect as a quick day trip, as it requires no overnight stops and keeps your fuel budget very manageable at just $2. You will navigate entirely through the Northeast, moving between these two Rhode Island cities without ever needing to merge onto a highway. It is a straightforward, practical commute that avoids the complexities of long-distance planning. Because there are no scheduled stops, you can easily complete this drive in one go, making it an ideal option for those who prioritize efficiency over a scenic excursion.
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
4.9 miles from Warwick, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting along a monotonous interstate. Your path primarily follows Frawley Street, Sandy Lane, and Warwick Avenue, which means you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of the trip. With a 0% highway share, you will not experience any high-speed stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Frawley Street. This personality makes the route feel much more like an urban transit experience than a traditional open-road excursion. Be prepared for frequent turns and steady speed changes as you transition through the local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 4.7 miles.
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 1.3 miles in near RI 117A / Warwick Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (RI 117A / Warwick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 1A / Norwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 1A / Narragansett Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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RI 117A / Warwick Avenue
Turn left onto RI 117A / Warwick Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 1A / Norwood Avenue
Turn right onto US 1A / Norwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 1A / Narragansett Boulevard
Turn left onto US 1A / Narragansett Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Dorrance Street
Turn left onto Dorrance Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
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Fulton Street
Turn left onto Fulton Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Allens Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Narragansett Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Norwood Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Eddy Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dorrance Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Warwick Avenue
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and Providence, RI.
1
Start on Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Spring Grove Avenue
2
Continue on Frawley Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Frawley Street
3
Turn right onto Sandy Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Sandy Lane
4
Turn left onto RI 117A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
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Warwick Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1A
0.4 mi
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43 sec
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Norwood Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 1A
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Narragansett Boulevard
7
Continue on US 1A
1.7 mi
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3 min
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Allens Avenue
8
Continue on US 1A
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Eddy Street
9
Continue on Eddy Street
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Eddy Street
10
Continue on Dyer Street
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Dyer Street
11
Turn left onto Dorrance Street
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Dorrance Street
12
Turn left onto Fulton Street
139 ft
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4 sec
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Fulton Street
13
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street
Trip Plan
Since this is such a short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You can easily fit this 20-minute drive into any part of your day without needing to worry about complex pacing or multiple rest stops. Because you are traveling exclusively on surface roads, keep a close watch on local traffic signals and intersections, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires constant attention. With a fuel cost of only $2, you do not need to factor in complex refueling stops or fuel efficiency planning. As a specific tip, focus on navigating the transitions between Frawley Street and Warwick Avenue to ensure you stay on your intended path through the local streets.
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 4.9 miles from Warwick, RI, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 9.8 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Providence, 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 9.8 miles and 19m.
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 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Warwick, RI · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Warwick, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Providence, RI
The final approach into Providence, 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 Providence, 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
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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.
Destination
Providence, RI
Night in Providence on Tuesday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
5 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 Providence, RI covers 9.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warwick Avenue, Allens Avenue, Narragansett Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 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 $1.58 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (RI 117A / Warwick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 1A / Norwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 1A / Narragansett Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Warwick, RI to Providence, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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