Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Tiverton, RI
Brent Singleton
Coventry, RI
Max W
Tiverton, RI to Coventry, RI is 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m via Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge and I-95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive for much of the journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this is an ideal same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Plan for a straightforward transit between these two Rhode Island communities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| I 95 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Flat River Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Main Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Centerville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 143 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,411 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~373 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Tiverton, RI and Coventry, RI.
Start on RI 77
Continue on MA 138
Continue on MA 138
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 195
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn straight onto RI 117
Continue on RI 117
At end of road, turn right onto RI 117
Turn left onto RI 117
At end of road, turn left onto RI 33; RI 117
Continue on RI 117
Continue on RI 117
Turn left onto Camp Westwood Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Tiverton, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Providence RI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward RI 117 West: West Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.65 one way
$15.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| premium | $5.29 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Tiverton on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Coventry on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Sunny
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 offers a turn-heavy local drive, with only 19% of the journey on highways. While you will briefly use I-95, much of your time will be spent navigating local roads like Flat River Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge. Expect a varied driving experience that shifts between faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation, requiring your attention as you make frequent turns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
673 ft
Total Descent
260 ft
Highest Point
425 ft
~43.3 mi in
Elevation Range
413 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tiverton, RI to Coventry, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Providence along the way.
Providence
Founded 1659
Tiverton is a town in Newport County, eastern Rhode Island, that borders Massachusetts. Founded in 1694, Tiverton has grown from its origins as a farming community into a picturesque summer resort and residential suburb.
Top landmarks
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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