How far is Foster, RI from West Warwick, RI?
The driving distance from Foster, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Census designated place in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Foster and West Warwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foster and West Warwick.
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Start on Hartford Pike
9.9 mi · 14 min · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Hartford Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
2694 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 2: Warwick
1328 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I 295
637 ft · 16 sec · I 295
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295
105 m · 8 sec · I 295
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Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bald Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Quaker Lane
993 ft · 40 sec · Quaker Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Centerville Road
1021 ft · 21 sec · Centerville Road
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Continue on Legris Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
147 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Foster and West 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Foster and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Warwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Foster to West Warwick?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Foster and 9.9 miles from West Warwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Foster and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Warwick.
Stop Ideas Near North Scituate
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 Scituate.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Foster and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).
#1 Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.8537100, -71.7581200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Warwick
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 28,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6968900, -71.5219400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
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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