Origin
West Warwick, RI
Late night in West Warwick on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Warwick, RI to Hope Valley, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Hope Valley, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Warwick, RI to Hope Valley, RI covers 18.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Main Street, New London Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 18.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.6 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 9 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 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near New London Turnpike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m 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 1.2 miles (New London Turnpike): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
New London Turnpike
Turn left onto New London Turnpike
Navigation decision point
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.
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
RI 138 / Main Street
Turn right onto RI 138 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Warwick, RI and Hope Valley, RI, road signs point toward New York and Kingstown.
New York
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Kingstown
16.9 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| New London Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Warwick, RI and Hope Valley, 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
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 7
Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto RI 138
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
RI 3; RI 138
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hope Valley, RI
Late night in Hope Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
NE 5 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 West Warwick, RI to Hope Valley, RI covers 18.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Main Street, New London Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 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 $2.99 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 27m 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 1.2 miles (New London Turnpike): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between West Warwick, RI and Hope Valley, RI, road signs point toward New York and Kingstown.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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