Origin
West Warwick, RI
Afternoon in West Warwick on Friday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from West Warwick, RI to Ashaway, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Warwick, RI
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Ashaway, RI
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from West Warwick, RI to Ashaway, RI covers 26.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, New London Turnpike, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 26.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and New London Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and New London Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Westerly, New York
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Westerly, New York
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CT 216 / Clarks Falls Road
Turn left onto CT 216 / Clarks Falls Road
Navigation decision point
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
RI 3; RI 216 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3; RI 216 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
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 West Warwick, RI to Ashaway, RI, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
New York
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| New London Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Clarks Falls Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ashaway Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 21.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Warwick, RI and Ashaway, RI.
1
Start on Main Street
168 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on RI 117
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on RI 3
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto New London Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
New London Turnpike
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 95 South: Westerly, New York
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
8
Turn left onto CT 216
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Clarks Falls Road
9
Continue on RI 216
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3; RI 216
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto RI 216
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashaway Road
12
Arrive at destination
RI 216
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
New London Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ashaway, RI
Afternoon in Ashaway on Friday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
34m 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 West Warwick, RI to Ashaway, RI covers 26.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, New London Turnpike, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from West Warwick, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.23 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 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Warwick, RI to Ashaway, RI, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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