Origin
Warwick, RI
Late night in Warwick on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warwick, RI to Exeter, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Exeter, RI
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Trip Overview
Warwick, RI to Exeter, RI is 14.6 miles and takes about 23m via RI 4, West Shore Road, and I 95, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route offers a mix of highway and surface road driving, making it a straightforward connection for local travel. You'll find it's a quick hop, ideal for a brief excursion or a component of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| West Shore Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Ten Rod Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Centerville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 4
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and Exeter, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Centerville Road
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South
11
Merge onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
12
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto RI 2; RI 102
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ten Rod Road
15
Turn right onto New Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Road
16
Arrive at destination
New Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 12.4 — 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 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
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Exeter, RI
Late night in Exeter on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
23m 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 drive is a blend of highway and surface roads, with 54% of the 14.6 miles on highways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 6 miles on RI 4 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mix of faster-paced driving on the highway sections followed by a change in pace as you navigate local streets. The transition from highway to surface roads is a noticeable shift in the driving environment.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on RI 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive.
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 14.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on RI 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Exeter, 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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