Origin
Warwick, RI
Afternoon in Warwick on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warwick, RI to East Greenwich, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
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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East Greenwich, RI
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Trip Overview
Warwick, RI to East Greenwich, RI is 6.3 miles and takes about 13m via Post Road/West Shore Road/Veterans Memorial Drive, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Rhode Island, making it a convenient local drive. Given its brief distance and duration, it's perfect for a quick errand or a smooth transition between nearby points without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness if you're traveling within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Shore Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Greenwich Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Post Road
— 2.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and East Greenwich, 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 5
234 ft
·
4 sec
·
Greenwich Avenue
7
Continue on RI 5
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Greenwich Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 1
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Post Road
9
Continue on US 1
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Post Road
10
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
12
Turn left onto Rector Street
438 ft
·
15 sec
·
Rector Street
13
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Spring Street
14
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 6.1 — 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
|
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
|
RI 5 / Greenwich Avenue
Enter roundabout onto RI 5 / Greenwich Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1 / Post Road
Enter roundabout onto US 1 / Post Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Rector Street
Turn left onto Rector Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
East Greenwich, RI
Afternoon in East Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
9 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
13m 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 entirely a surface road drive, with 0% highway travel. You'll spend the entire 6.3 miles on local streets, including a 2.7-mile stretch on Post Road. Expect to navigate through developed areas with frequent intersections rather than open highway cruising. The entire route is on surface roads, so plan for typical traffic patterns associated with local routes.
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: 2.7 mi on Post 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 13m 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 5 / Greenwich Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (US 1 / Post Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 2.7 miles on Post 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 5 / Greenwich Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (US 1 / Post 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 East Greenwich, 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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