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Trip from West Warwick, RI to Greenwood, RI

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

8m

Distance

4.8 mi

8 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 8m ★
6 AM
0h 8m ★
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m ★

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

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town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

West Warwick, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Warwick, RI to Greenwood, RI covers 4.8 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Centerville Road, Legris Avenue, Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on Centerville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.77 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

2.4 miles from West Warwick, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 8m drive with frequent turns across 4.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Centerville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2 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 0.1 miles in near RI 117 / Legris Avenue.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 8m 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 0.1 miles (RI 117 / Legris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.4 miles (US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | RI 117 / Legris Avenue

Turn left onto RI 117 / Legris Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
3.1 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

6
3.4 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
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | Post Road

Enter roundabout onto Post Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | Gorham Avenue

Turn right onto Gorham Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Centerville Road 2 mi 3m
Legris Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Post Road 0.7 mi 1m
Veterans Memorial Drive 0.6 mi <1m
Main Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Gorham Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Centerville Road — 2 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

168 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on RI 117

313 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto RI 117

1.1 mi · 1 min · Legris Avenue
4

Continue on RI 117

2.0 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road
5

Enter roundabout onto RI 117

108 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
6

Continue on RI 117

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
7

Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117

142 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
8

Continue on US 1; RI 117

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
9

Enter roundabout onto Post Road

271 ft · 6 sec · Post Road
10

Continue on Post Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Post Road
11

Turn right onto RI 113

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Main Avenue
12

Turn right onto Gorham Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Gorham Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Gorham Avenue

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 2.4 miles from West Warwick, RI, or about 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2 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 4.8 miles or 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 2.4 miles or 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West 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 West Warwick, RI

This is one driving day of about 4.8 miles and 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West 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 Centerville Road for about 2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 2.4 mi from West Warwick, RI · 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

2 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 4.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 2.4 miles from West Warwick, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenwood, RI

The final approach into Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, 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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 4.7
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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 4.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.77 one way

$1.55 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $0.85 $1.70
premium $4.86 $0.92 $1.84
diesel $5.61 $1.06 $2.12

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: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.4 0 $0.50 $0.23
Efficient EV 1.2 0 $0.42 $0.19
EV Truck/SUV 1.9 0 $0.67 $0.31

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 22 hours ago

Origin

West Warwick, RI

Night in West Warwick on Tuesday

Local time

11:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, RI

Night in Greenwood on Tuesday

Local time

11:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

2 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

10 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

8m 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 Greenwood, RI covers 4.8 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centerville Road, Legris Avenue, Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.4 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 $0.77 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 8m 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 0.1 miles (RI 117 / Legris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.4 miles (US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from West Warwick, RI to Greenwood, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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