Origin
Warwick, RI
Late night in Warwick on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warwick, RI to Providence, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Warwick to Providence, you are in for a quick 12.5-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. This local route is perfect as a quick day trip, as it requires no overnight stops and keeps your fuel budget very manageable at just $2. You will navigate entirely through the Northeast, moving between these two Rhode Island cities without ever needing to merge onto a highway. It is a straightforward, practical commute that avoids the complexities of long-distance planning. Because there are no scheduled stops, you can easily complete this drive in one go, making it an ideal option for those who prioritize efficiency over a scenic excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Allens Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Narragansett Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Norwood Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Eddy Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dorrance Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Warwick Avenue
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and Providence, RI.
1
Start on Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Grove Avenue
2
Continue on Frawley Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Frawley Street
3
Turn right onto Sandy Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Lane
4
Turn left onto RI 117A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Warwick Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1A
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 1A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Boulevard
7
Continue on US 1A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Allens Avenue
8
Continue on US 1A
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Eddy Street
9
Continue on Eddy Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Eddy Street
10
Continue on Dyer Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Dyer Street
11
Turn left onto Dorrance Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorrance Street
12
Turn left onto Fulton Street
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fulton Street
13
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
RI 117A / Warwick Avenue
Turn left onto RI 117A / Warwick Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 1A / Norwood Avenue
Turn right onto US 1A / Norwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 1A / Narragansett Boulevard
Turn left onto US 1A / Narragansett Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Dorrance Street
Turn left onto Dorrance Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Fulton Street
Turn left onto Fulton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Providence, RI
Late night in Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting along a monotonous interstate. Your path primarily follows Frawley Street, Sandy Lane, and Warwick Avenue, which means you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of the trip. With a 0% highway share, you will not experience any high-speed stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Frawley Street. This personality makes the route feel much more like an urban transit experience than a traditional open-road excursion. Be prepared for frequent turns and steady speed changes as you transition through the local infrastructure.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Warwick Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 1.3 miles in near RI 117A / Warwick Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (RI 117A / Warwick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 1A / Norwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 1A / Narragansett Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 4.7 miles on Warwick Avenue. 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 1.3 miles (RI 117A / Warwick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 1A / Norwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 1A / Narragansett Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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 Providence, 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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