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Trip from Coventry, RI to Oakland Beach, RI

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

Drive Time

27m

Distance

16.9 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
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.

Downtown Coventry, RI, RI

Coventry, RI

Max W

Downtown Oakland Beach, RI, RI

Oakland Beach, RI

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

Coventry, RI to Oakland Beach, RI is 16.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Flat River Road, West Shore Road, and Centerville Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Rhode Island, offering a straightforward drive across the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Given the minimal distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick transition between locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Flat River Road 6.3 mi 9m
West Shore Road 2.9 mi 4m
Centerville Road 2 mi 3m
Washington Street 1.5 mi 2m
Legris Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Veterans Memorial Drive 0.6 mi <1m
West Warwick Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Flat River Road — 6.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Camp Westwood Road

351 ft · 17 sec · Camp Westwood Road
2

Turn right onto RI 117

6.3 mi · 9 min · Flat River Road
3

Continue on RI 117

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Continue on RI 33; RI 117

1.5 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
5

Turn right onto RI 117

154 ft · 2 sec · Wood Avenue
6

Continue on RI 117

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Warwick Avenue
7

Turn right onto RI 117

368 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
8

Turn left onto RI 117

1.1 mi · 1 min · Legris Avenue
9

Continue on RI 117

2.0 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road
10

Enter roundabout onto RI 117

108 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
11

Continue on RI 117

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
12

Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117

142 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
13

Continue on US 1; RI 117

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
14

Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive

30 ft · 0 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
15

Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

225 ft · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
16

Turn straight onto RI 117

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Post Road
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on West Shore Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Shore Road
18

Turn slight right

262 ft · 9 sec
19

Turn slight right onto Oakland Beach Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Oakland Beach Avenue
20

Turn right onto Coburn Street

190 ft · 8 sec · Coburn Street
21

Arrive at destination

Coburn Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.1 — 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 right onto RI 117 / Flat River Road

Navigation decision point

4
9.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | RI 117 / Legris Avenue

Turn left onto RI 117 / Legris Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
12.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive

Enter roundabout onto RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
12.8 mi into trip | ~20m 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
13.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | Veterans Memorial Drive

Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.99 $5.99
premium $4.86 $3.24 $6.47
diesel $5.61 $3.73 $7.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coventry, RI

Late night in Coventry on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakland Beach, RI

Late night in Oakland Beach on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

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

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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 16.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on Flat River Road. Prepare for frequent turns and varying road conditions as you move through local areas. The drive progresses through familiar New England towns and neighborhoods, requiring your attention to traffic signals and local speed limits.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Flat River Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 / 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 27m 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 9.5 miles (RI 117 / Legris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.9 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Flat River Road. 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 9.5 miles (RI 117 / Legris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 Oakland Beach, 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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