Origin
Hopkinton, RI
Night in Hopkinton on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinton, RI to Warwick, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopkinton, RI
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Warwick, RI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.6-mile journey from Hopkinton, RI, to Warwick, RI, is a quick trip, typically taking around 40 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $5, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 74% of the drive on interstates, making it a convenient option if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. This drive stays within the Northeast region and is entirely within Rhode Island. No overnight stays are necessary for this short distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Shore Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Woodville Alton Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 22 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinton, RI and Warwick, RI.
1
Start on Woodville Road
149 ft
·
4 sec
·
Woodville Road
2
Turn right onto RI 3
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Woodville Alton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodville Alton Road
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward RI 117: Warwick, West Warwick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto RI 117
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Centerville Road
8
Enter roundabout onto RI 117
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
9
Continue on RI 117
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
11
Continue on US 1; RI 117
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
12
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
13
Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
225 ft
·
3 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
14
Turn straight onto RI 117
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Post Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on West Shore Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Shore Road
16
Turn right onto Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Grove Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Spring Grove Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 95 North: Providence
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward RI 117: Warwick, West Warwick
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 27
Toward RI 117: Warwick, West Warwick
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Veterans Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Warwick, RI
Night in Warwick on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 highway-focused experience on this route, with a significant 74% of the drive utilizing interstate roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles on I-95, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. While the majority of the drive is on faster roads like I-95 and Main Street, you'll also navigate some local sections on West Shore Road. This mix means you'll experience both efficient travel and potentially some traffic as you approach your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Warwick, 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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