How far is Charlestown, RI from Warwick, RI?
The driving distance from Charlestown, RI to Warwick, RI is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Warwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Warwick.
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Start on Old Post Road
63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn right
125 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Post Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Post Road
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Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road Freeway
1.1 km · 45 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Tower Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 117: Warwick, West Warwick
2511 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Centerville Road
1984 ft · 36 sec · Centerville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Drive
33 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1272 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Drive
43 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1607 ft · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Post Road
9 m · 1 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans Memorial Drive
69 m · 4 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn straight onto Post Road
926 ft · 16 sec · Post Road
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Continue on West Shore Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road
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Turn right onto 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 Charlestown 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.
Col Rodman Highway
Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown to Warwick?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 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?
North Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Charlestown and 17.9 miles from Warwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Charlestown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warwick.
Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Warwick. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.93 km).
#1 Charlestown
Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.3831600, -71.6417300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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