How far is Bristol, RI from Warwick, RI?
Fastest route
The distance between Bristol, Rhode Island 02809 and Warwick, Rhode Island is approximately 27.1 miles (43.6 kilometers). The fastest route, considering current traffic conditions, is via I-195 W.
Directions
- 🚗 Get on I-195 W in Swansea from Metacom Ave, RI-136 N, and MA-136 N.
- 🔄 Head south toward Franklin St.
- ➡️ Turn right toward Franklin St.
- ⬅️ Turn left toward Franklin St.
- ➡️ Turn right toward Franklin St.
- ⬅️ Turn left onto Franklin St.
- ⬅️ Turn left onto Metacom Ave. Metacom Ave turns slightly left and becomes RI-136 N/Kickemuit Rd.
- 🚘 Continue to follow RI-136 N, entering Massachusetts.
- ➡️ Use the right lane to merge onto I-195 W via the ramp to Providence.
- 🚗 Continue on I-195 W. Take I-95 S to Jefferson Blvd in Warwick. Take exit 1A from T.F. Green Airport Connector Rd.
- 🚗 Use the left 2 lanes to take the I-95 S exit toward New York.
- 🚗 Keep left to continue on Exit 35, follow signs for US-1A/Thurbers Ave, and merge onto I-95 S.
- 🚗 Take exit 29 toward US-1/T.F. Green Airport.
- 🚗 Continue onto T.F. Green Airport Connector Rd.
- 🚗 Take exit 1A for Jefferson Blvd.
- 🚗 Continue on Jefferson Blvd. Take Main Ave to Spring Grove Ave.
- ➡️ Turn right onto Jefferson Blvd.
- ⬅️ Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Main Ave.
- ⬅️ Turn left onto W Shore Rd.
- ➡️ Turn right onto Spring Grove Ave.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Plan your journey ahead of time to ensure a smooth trip.
- 🚦 Check for traffic updates before starting your journey.
- ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the trip.
- 🚧 Keep an eye out for road signs and follow them for accurate directions.
- 🕑 Consider the time of day and potential rush hour traffic.
- 📱 Use a GPS or navigation app to assist you during the journey.
- 🚗 Observe the speed limits and drive safely throughout your trip.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Warwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Warwick.
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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
1222 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Thurbers Avenue
597 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1A: Allens Avenue, Port of Providence
80 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Thurbers Avenue
570 ft · 19 sec · Thurbers Avenue
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Turn slight right
98 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Allens Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Allens Avenue
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Continue on Narragansett Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Narragansett Boulevard
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
2126 ft · 40 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Warwick Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Warwick Avenue
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Turn right onto Sandy Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Sandy Lane
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Turn left onto Frawley Street
1094 ft · 48 sec · Frawley Street
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Continue on Spring Grove Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Grove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Warwick.
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.
I 195 West
Merge slight left
8.16 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Warwick?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Bristol and 14.5 miles from Warwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warwick.
Stop Ideas Near East Providence
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 East Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Warwick. Straight-line distance: 7.9 mi (12.72 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warwick
The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,189 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001000, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Grove Avenue (-71.415892, 41.700042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
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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