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Trip from Exeter, RI to Coventry, RI

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

Drive Time

25m

Distance

14.7 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Exeter, RI

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Downtown Coventry, RI, RI

Coventry, RI

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Trip Overview

This short 14.7-mile drive from Exeter to Coventry, Rhode Island, will take you about 25 minutes to complete. With no highway travel, it's a straightforward local exploration. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $2, making it an economical option for a quick trip. Since it's so brief, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion and doesn't require an overnight stay. You'll be navigating primarily along Victory Highway, Ten Rod Road, and Flat River Road, experiencing a decidedly local driving feel throughout your journey within the Northeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Victory Highway 9.8 mi 17m
Ten Rod Road 3.9 mi 5m
Flat River Road 0.8 mi 1m
Nooseneck Hill Road 0.2 mi <1m
Camp Westwood Road <0.1 mi <1m
New Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Victory Highway — 9.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on New Road

79 ft · 5 sec · New Road
2

Turn right onto RI 102

3.9 mi · 5 min · Ten Rod Road
3

Continue on RI 102

2.3 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
4

At end of road, turn right onto RI 3; RI 102

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Nooseneck Hill Road
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto RI 102

7.5 mi · 14 min · Victory Highway
6

Enter roundabout onto Flat River Road

47 ft · 0 sec · Flat River Road
7

Continue on Flat River Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Flat River Road
8

Turn right onto Camp Westwood Road

351 ft · 15 sec · Camp Westwood Road
9

Arrive at destination

Camp Westwood Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | RI 102 / Ten Rod Road

Turn right onto RI 102 / Ten Rod Road

Navigation decision point

6
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road

At end of road, turn right onto RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
6.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | RI 102 / Victory Highway

Turn left onto RI 102 / Victory Highway

Navigation decision point

4
13.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | Flat River Road

Enter roundabout onto Flat River Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
14.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | Camp Westwood Road

Turn right onto Camp Westwood Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.37 one way

$4.73 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.60 $5.21
premium $4.86 $2.81 $5.63
diesel $5.61 $3.25 $6.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.54 $0.71
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59
EV Truck/SUV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Exeter, RI

Late night in Exeter on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Coventry, RI

Late night in Coventry on Sunday

Local time

12:35 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.

Road read

25m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 14.7-mile trip, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles along Victory Highway. This route eschews high-speed travel for a more grounded, community-focused experience. You'll be navigating through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares rather than open interstates, so keep your attention sharp for frequent changes in direction and speed.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Victory Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 early in the drive near RI 102 / Ten Rod Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 25m 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: near the start (RI 102 / Ten Rod Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (RI 102 / Victory Highway): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

596 ft 272 ft

Total Climb

559 ft

Total Descent

407 ft

Highest Point

596 ft

~11.5 mi in

Elevation Range

323 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m 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 9.8 miles on Victory Highway. 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: near the start (RI 102 / Ten Rod Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (RI 102 / Victory Highway): Navigation decision point.

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 Coventry, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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