How far is East Providence, RI from West Warwick, RI?

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
13.85 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.25 mi
18.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.25 mi
Kilometers
18.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.85 mi
Kilometers
22.29 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in East Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Providence
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive West Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Providence
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
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From East Providence
6.9 mi
00h 10m
To West Warwick
7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and West Warwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · Warren Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    156 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Freeborn Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Providence

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Providence Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

    1292 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

    2285 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 117 West: West Warwick

    2171 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Centerville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Legris Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue

  13. 13

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

    147 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Providence 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
8.85 mi · 64%
Centerville Road
1.23 mi · 9%
Legris Avenue
1.06 mi · 8%
Iway
0.9 mi · 6%
East Providence Expressway
0.66 mi · 5%
RI 117 West
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Thurbers Avenue

Merge slight left

8.42 mi · 00h 12m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 10m from East Providence
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence and Chance Rain Showers near West Warwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Providence to West Warwick?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from East Providence and 7 miles from West Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Providence and Chance Rain Showers near West Warwick.

Stop Ideas Near Cranston

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.1 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
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: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.87
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.93 $3.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.18 $4.37
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.00 $2.94 $5.88

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Providence and West Warwick. The current time is 09:27:57.

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.