Origin
Warwick, RI
Late night in Warwick on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warwick, 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
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warwick, RI
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Coventry, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Warwick and Coventry, this 15.8-mile journey is an efficient way to navigate across Rhode Island. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via West Shore Road, Centerville Road, and Flat River Road, keeping your travel costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $3. Because this route avoids highways entirely, it offers a straightforward, local experience rather than a high-speed transit. It is a highly practical connection for those looking to move between these two Northeast locations without the stress of interstate traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flat River Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Centerville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Legris Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Warwick Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Flat River Road
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and Coventry, RI.
1
Start on Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Grove Avenue
2
Turn left onto RI 117
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Shore Road
3
Turn straight onto RI 117
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Post Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117
265 ft
·
6 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
5
Continue on US 1; RI 117
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto RI 117
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Continue on RI 117
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
8
Enter roundabout onto RI 115
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Centerville Road
9
Continue on RI 115
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Centerville Road
10
Continue on RI 117
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Legris Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto RI 117
313 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto RI 117
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Warwick Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto RI 33; RI 117
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
14
Continue on RI 117
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on RI 117
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Flat River Road
16
Turn left onto Camp Westwood Road
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Camp Westwood Road
17
Arrive at destination
Camp Westwood Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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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
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
RI 115 / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto RI 115 / Centerville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
RI 117 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto RI 117 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
RI 33; RI 117 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto RI 33; RI 117 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coventry, RI
Late night in Coventry on Sunday
Local time
3:56 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
Forget about cruising down a monotonous highway; this journey is a turn-heavy local drive through and through. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience that relies on local surface roads rather than fast-paced lanes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.3-mile run along Flat River Road, which serves as the backbone of your trip. Because the route relies on smaller roads, the pace remains steady but requires your full attention at intersections. It is an ideal path for drivers who prefer a hands-on, maneuvering-focused drive over the repetitive nature of a long-distance interstate haul.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Flat River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 2.7 miles in near US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 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 2.7 miles (US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (RI 115 / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
425 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
411 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
425 ft
~15.8 mi in
Elevation Range
411 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.8 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 6.3 miles on Flat River Road. 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 2.7 miles (US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (RI 115 / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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