How far is Bristol, RI from Coventry, RI?
The driving distance from Bristol, RI to Coventry, RI is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Coventry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Coventry.
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Start on the route
92 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1630 ft · 50 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Metacom Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Metacom Avenue
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Continue on Kickemuit Road
1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on James Reynolds Road
2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
1292 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue
2285 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 117 West: West Warwick
2171 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Centerville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road
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Continue on Legris Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
95 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Warwick Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Warwick Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Flat River Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Flat River Road
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Turn left onto Camp Westwood Road
107 m · 15 sec · Camp Westwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camp Westwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Coventry.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Thurbers Avenue
Merge slight left
8.42 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Coventry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Coventry?
The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Bristol and 22.4 miles from Coventry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Coventry.
Stop Ideas Near Cranston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranston.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Coventry. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.69 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coventry
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 34,931 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001000, -71.6828400 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camp Westwood Road (-71.683081, 41.700102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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