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

The driving distance from Cranston, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
10.21 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.2 mi
11.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.2 mi
Kilometers
11.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.21 mi
Kilometers
16.43 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Cranston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranston
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive West Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cranston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warwick
RI

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

From Cranston
4 mi
00h 09m
To West Warwick
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cranston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Thursday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
West Warwick Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue

    1124 ft · 45 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on New London Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · New London Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on New London Avenue

    2510 ft · 1 min · New London Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Providence Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New London Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New London Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Legris Avenue

    861 ft · 19 sec · Legris Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    147 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranston 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New London Avenue
4.3 mi · 42%
Providence Street
1.74 mi · 17%
Reservoir Avenue
1.45 mi · 14%
Park Avenue
0.21 mi · 2%
Legris Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New London Avenue

Continue on New London Avenue

2.35 mi · 00h 04m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 09m from Cranston
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cranston and 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 Cranston to West Warwick?

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Cranston and 6.2 miles from West Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cranston and Mostly Sunny near West Warwick.

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warwick, 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 Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

14 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

49 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

54 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 7.2 mi (11.59 km).

Cranston

#1 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
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: (-71.437593, 41.779724)
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.84
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.42 $2.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.60 $3.21
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $6.00 $2.16 $4.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cranston and West Warwick. The current time is 08:58:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.