Origin
Providence, RI
Late night in Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Providence, 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
19m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Providence, RI
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Warwick, RI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Providence to Warwick is a quick, straightforward journey that spans just 9.8 miles. You can expect to complete this trip in approximately 19 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance within the Northeast region. Because the route remains entirely within Rhode Island, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. It serves as a practical, low-cost connection between these two cities, allowing you to get where you need to go without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Allens Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Narragansett Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Eddy Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Norwood Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Frawley Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Warwick Avenue
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and Warwick, RI.
1
Start on Fulton Street
103 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fulton Street
2
Turn left onto Eddy Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Eddy Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Weybosset Street
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Weybosset Street
4
Turn right onto Dorrance Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Dorrance Street
5
Turn right onto Dyer Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Dyer Street
6
Continue on Eddy Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Eddy Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Allens Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 1A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Boulevard
9
Turn right onto US 1A
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 1A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Warwick Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Sandy Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Lane
12
Turn left onto Frawley Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Frawley Street
13
Continue on Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Grove Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Spring Grove Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.8 — 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
|
Eddy Street
Turn left onto Eddy Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Weybosset Street
At end of road, turn left onto Weybosset Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dorrance Street
Turn right onto Dorrance Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1A / Allens Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1A / Allens Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1A / Warwick Avenue
Turn left onto US 1A / Warwick Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Warwick, RI
Late night in Warwick 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.
Temperature spread
1 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
19m 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 is a strictly local, turn-heavy drive that avoids highways entirely, maintaining a 0% highway share throughout the trip. You will navigate via Narragansett Boulevard, Allens Avenue, and Warwick Avenue to reach your destination. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience rather than a high-speed cruise, as the route relies on urban and suburban thoroughfares. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Warwick Avenue, which spans 4.7 miles. Because the road environment changes frequently, stay alert for the constant turns that define this short, manageable path.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Warwick Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eddy Street.
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 9.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Eddy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dorrance Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
51 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
78 ft
Total Descent
69 ft
Highest Point
51 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
43 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Warwick Avenue. 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 (Eddy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Dorrance Street): 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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