How far is Foster, RI from Warwick, RI?
The driving distance from Foster, RI to Warwick, RI is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
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Town in Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foster and Warwick.
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Start on Hartford Pike
9.9 mi · 14 min · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Hartford Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1979 ft · 26 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight left
2694 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 113 West: West Warwick
1258 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East Avenue
709 ft · 22 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Main Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto West Shore Road
3030 ft · 1 min · West Shore Road
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Turn right onto Spring Grove Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Grove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Foster and Warwick.
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.
Hartford Pike
Start on Hartford Pike
9.92 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Foster and Rain Showers near Warwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Foster to Warwick?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
North Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Foster and 12.9 miles from Warwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Foster and Rain Showers near Warwick.
Stop Ideas Near North Providence
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 North Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Foster and Warwick. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.1 km).
#1 Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.8537100, -71.7581200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warwick
The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,189 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001000, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Grove Avenue (-71.415892, 41.700042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 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 30m |
| 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 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
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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