How far is Greenville, RI from Exeter, RI?
The driving distance from Greenville, RI to Exeter, RI is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Greenville and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Exeter.
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Start on Putnam Pike
52 m · 4 sec · Putnam Pike
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Turn right onto Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenville Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 295 South
1587 ft · 39 sec · I 295
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
2157 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ten Rod Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ten Rod Road
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Turn right onto New Road
24 m · 2 sec · New Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Exeter.
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
Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
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 Greenville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Exeter?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 12.4 miles from Greenville and 12.4 miles from Exeter.
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 4.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Greenville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Exeter.
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 Greenville and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 20.3 mi (32.67 km).
#1 Greenville
Greenville is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8712100, -71.5520100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Exeter
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 6,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.5776000, -71.5375600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-71.53756, 41.5776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
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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