Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coventry, RI
Max W
Oakland Beach, RI
Sarah O'Shea
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry, RI and Oakland Beach, RI.
Start on Camp Westwood Road
Turn right onto RI 117
Continue on RI 117
Continue on RI 33; RI 117
Turn right onto RI 117
Continue on RI 117
Turn right onto RI 117
Turn left onto RI 117
Continue on RI 117
Enter roundabout onto RI 117
Continue on RI 117
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117
Continue on US 1; RI 117
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
Turn straight onto RI 117
Continue on West Shore Road
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Oakland Beach Avenue
Turn right onto Coburn Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto RI 117 / Flat River Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto RI 117 / Legris Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $5.29 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Coventry on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Oakland Beach on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
10 ft
Total Descent
418 ft
Highest Point
425 ft
Elevation Range
408 ft
Coventry is the largest town in Kent County and the state of Rhode Island, with a population of approximately 34,660 as of 2007 and a total area of 62.3 sq mi. Coventry is bordered by Sterling, Connecticut to the west, West Warwick to the east, East and West Greenwich to the south, and Foster, Scituate and Cranston to the north. It was founded in 1741 after the population of settlers was significant enough to separate from Warwick and form a new town. Much of Coventry is of historical note as home to many villages and homesteads from the 1700s, including those of Nathaniel Greene and Thomas Paine. Some of the villages include Greene, Washington, Anthony, and Hopkins Hollow. There are two main commercial areas in Coventry. The first is Route 3, which is also known as Tiogue Avenue or Nooseneck Hill Road. Most of the stores and restaurants can be found on this main road.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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