How far is East Greenwich, RI from Oakland Beach, RI?

The driving distance from East Greenwich, RI to Oakland Beach, RI is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7 mi
00h 14m
Flight
3.68 mi
5.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.68 mi
Kilometers
5.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7 mi
Kilometers
11.27 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM EDT
Return by in East Greenwich
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Greenwich
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Oakland Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Greenwich
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 East Greenwich
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Oakland Beach
3.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Greenwich Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Greenwich and Oakland Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Greenwich and Oakland Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    38 m · 8 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Street

    1231 ft · 44 sec · West Street

  3. 3

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

    1513 ft · 59 sec · Division Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Post Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Post Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Post Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Post Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Post Road

    1787 ft · 36 sec · Post Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Shore Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Shore Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Oakland Beach Avenue

    2993 ft · 1 min · Oakland Beach Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Coburn Street

    58 m · 8 sec · Coburn Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coburn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Greenwich and Oakland Beach.

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Shore Road
2.91 mi · 42%
Post Road
2.9 mi · 41%
Oakland Beach Avenue
0.57 mi · 8%
Division Street
0.29 mi · 4%
West Street
0.23 mi · 3%
Coburn Street
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Shore Road

Continue on West Shore Road

2.91 mi · 00h 05m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 07m from East Greenwich
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Greenwich and Sunny near Oakland Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Greenwich to Oakland Beach?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 3.5 miles from East Greenwich and 3.5 miles from Oakland Beach.

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

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Greenwich and Sunny near Oakland Beach.

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 East Greenwich and Oakland Beach. Straight-line distance: 3.68 mi (5.93 km).

East Greenwich

#1 East Greenwich

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population13,141
Coordinates41.6603800, -71.4558900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oakland Beach

Situated on a peninsula within Kent County, Rhode Island, this coastal neighborhood fronts Greenwich Bay at an approximate elevation of 30 feet.

Population0
Coordinates41.6926000, -71.3989400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: East Greenwich (-71.45589, 41.66038)
End: Oakland Beach (-71.39894, 41.6926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.14
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $1.07 $2.14
Mid-grade $5.03 $1.26 $2.51
Premium $5.43 $1.36 $2.71
Diesel $6.33 $1.58 $3.16

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Greenwich and Oakland Beach. The current time is 14:44:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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