Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Warwick, RI
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Pascoag, RI
Antonio Garcia Prats
Warwick, RI to Pascoag, RI is 28.8 miles and takes about 43 minutes via I 295 and Putnam Pike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Rhode Island, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a relatively short drive, suitable for a quick excursion or a way to get to your destination without a long commitment. You'll experience a mix of highway travel and surface roads on this route.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Putnam Pike | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Greenville Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Money Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and Pascoag, RI.
Start on Spring Grove Avenue
Turn left onto RI 117
Turn straight onto RI 117
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117
Continue on US 1; RI 117
Enter roundabout onto RI 117
Continue on RI 117
Enter roundabout onto RI 115
Continue on RI 115
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit onto I 295
Turn left onto RI 5
Continue on Greenville Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116
Enter roundabout onto RI 102
Continue on RI 102
Turn straight onto RI 100
Continue on RI 100
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 295 toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| premium | $5.07 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Warwick on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Late night in Pascoag on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Rain Showers Likely then Patchy Fog
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 drive covers 28.8 miles with 39% on highways. You'll spend the longest stretch, 10.9 miles, on I 295 before transitioning to surface roads like Putnam Pike and Greenville Avenue. Expect to encounter merging traffic as you enter and exit the highway sections. The latter part of the drive will involve more typical surface street navigation.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 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.
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 28.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.4 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
563 ft
Total Descent
157 ft
Highest Point
475 ft
~24.7 mi in
Elevation Range
458 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warwick, RI to Pascoag, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Smithfield along the way.
Smithfield
Founded 1642
Warwick is a city in Rhode Island just south of Providence. It is the third largest city in the state, with 83,000 people (2020). It was founded in 1642 by Samuel Gorton, and played an important role in the Revolutionary War. It is popular among tourists for its colonial history and its location near beaches and saltwater bays.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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