How far is Exeter, RI from Greenville, RI?
The driving distance from Exeter, RI to Greenville, RI is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Greenville.
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Start on New Road
24 m · 6 sec · New Road
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Turn left onto Ten Rod Road
2 mi · 3 min · Ten Rod Road
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Continue on Ten Rod Road
58 m · 14 sec · Ten Rod Road
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Take the ramp straight toward RI 4 North: Providence
1822 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295
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Turn left onto Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Putnam Pike
52 m · 3 sec · Putnam Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Putnam Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and Greenville.
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.
I 295 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
10.6 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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Exeter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Greenville?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Exeter and 13.4 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Exeter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near West Warwick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Warwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 20.3 mi (32.67 km).
#1 Exeter
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 6,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.5776000, -71.5375600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
Greenville is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8712100, -71.5520100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Putnam Pike (-71.552005, 41.871225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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