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

The driving distance from Exeter, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
13.58 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.28 mi
13.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.28 mi
Kilometers
13.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.85 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Fri, Apr 17, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-04-17T13:55
Arrive West Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Exeter
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To West Warwick
7.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Exeter Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Friday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Exeter and West Warwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Road

    24 m · 6 sec · New Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ten Rod Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Ten Rod Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ten Rod Road

    58 m · 14 sec · Ten Rod Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward RI 4 North: Providence

    1822 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich

    1586 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Division Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Quaker Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Lane

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cowesett Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cowesett Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1792 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 4 North
5.91 mi · 44%
Ten Rod Road
2.07 mi · 15%
Quaker Lane
1.58 mi · 12%
Cowesett Avenue
1.19 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.91 mi · 7%
Division Street
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

RI 4 North

Merge slight left

5.57 mi · 00h 07m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 10m from Exeter
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Exeter 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 Exeter to West Warwick?

The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Exeter and 7.4 miles from West Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 8.28 mi (13.33 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population6,531
Coordinates41.5776000, -71.5375600
Altitude81
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: New Road (-71.537857, 41.577582)
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
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.79
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.89 $3.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.14 $4.28
Premium $4.86 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $6.00 $2.88 $5.76

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 Exeter and West Warwick. The current time is 13:55:18.

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.