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Trip from Coventry, RI to Ashaway, RI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

23.3 mi

37 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

Downtown Coventry, RI, RI

Coventry, RI

Max W

Downtown Ashaway, RI, RI

Ashaway, RI

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

Coventry, RI to Ashaway, RI is 23.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 95 and Victory Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, offering a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast region. The route is mostly highway, making it a quick transit that doesn't require extensive planning. You'll likely find it to be a practical option for connecting these two locations without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 13.7 mi 15m
Victory Highway 6.5 mi 12m
High Street 1.2 mi 2m
Flat River Road 0.8 mi 1m
Clarks Falls Road 0.3 mi <1m
Camp Westwood Road <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Ashaway Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 13.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coventry, RI and Ashaway, RI.

1

Start on Camp Westwood Road

351 ft · 21 sec · Camp Westwood Road
2

Turn left onto RI 117

0.8 mi · 1 min · Flat River Road
3

Enter roundabout onto Victory Highway

194 ft · 3 sec · Victory Highway
4

Continue on Victory Highway

6.5 mi · 12 min · Victory Highway
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Westerly, Connecticut
6

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 15 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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | RI 117 / Flat River Road

Turn left onto RI 117 / Flat River Road

Navigation decision point

5
7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.5 mi into trip | ~30m 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
21.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | CT 216 / Clarks Falls Road

Turn left onto CT 216 / Clarks Falls Road

Navigation decision point

5
23.2 mi into trip | ~33m in | RI 3; RI 216 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto RI 3; RI 216 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.75 one way

$7.50 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.13 $8.25
premium $4.86 $4.46 $8.92
diesel $5.61 $5.14 $10.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
EV Truck/SUV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coventry, RI

Late night in Coventry on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ashaway, RI

Late night in Ashaway on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 59% of the journey on highways like I-95. You'll encounter a stretch of 13.7 miles on I-95, which is the longest uninterrupted segment. Beyond the interstate, the route transitions to roads like Victory Highway and High Street. Expect this to feel like a practical commute rather than a scenic tour, with a blend of faster highway speeds and more local road conditions as you approach your destination.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 117 / Flat River Road.

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 34m drive. You will face about 8 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 / Flat River Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Coventry, RI to Ashaway, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Connecticut along the way.

Connecticut

7.4 mi in | ~13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.3 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 (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 117 / Flat River Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashaway, RI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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