How far is Charlestown, RI from West Warwick, RI?

The driving distance from Charlestown, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.06 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.54 mi
36.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.54 mi
Kilometers
36.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.06 mi
Kilometers
45.16 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Warwick
Wed, Apr 15, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Charlestown
Wed, Apr 15, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlestown
2026-04-14T23:29
Arrive West Warwick
Wed, Apr 15, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charlestown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Hope Valley
RI

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

From Charlestown
14 mi
00h 19m
To West Warwick
14 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Charlestown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and West Warwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and West Warwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Post Road

    63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    125 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Post Road

    112 m · 5 sec · Post Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    660 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Post Road

    116 m · 5 sec · Post Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    152 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South County Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · South County Trail

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    734 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Kingstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Kingstown Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence

    1338 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coventry, West Warwick

    1252 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto New London Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · New London Turnpike

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tiogue Avenue

    57 m · 3 sec · Tiogue Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1231 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1792 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and West Warwick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
13.8 mi · 49%
South County Trail
2.99 mi · 11%
New London Turnpike
1.98 mi · 7%
Kingstown Road
1.78 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.14 mi · 4%
Post Road
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hope Valley
00h 19m from Charlestown
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Charlestown and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Warwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to West Warwick?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Hope Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Charlestown and 14 miles from West Warwick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlestown and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Warwick.

Stop Ideas Near Hope Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hope Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hope Valley.

RAIL

Kingston station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

17 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

22 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Mystic station

27 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.28 km).

Charlestown

#1 Charlestown

Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,836
Coordinates41.3831600, -71.6417300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
West Warwick

#2 West Warwick

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population28,967
Coordinates41.6968900, -71.5219400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Post Road (-71.641905, 41.382949)
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.91 $7.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $6.00 $5.94 $11.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlestown and West Warwick. The current time is 23:29:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.