How far is Greenville, RI from Warwick, RI?

The driving distance from Greenville, RI to Warwick, RI is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.67 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.74 mi
22.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.74 mi
Kilometers
22.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.67 mi
Kilometers
28.43 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warwick
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-10-15T19:53
Arrive Warwick
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From Greenville
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Warwick
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Warwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Warwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Putnam Pike

    52 m · 4 sec · Putnam Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenville Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 295 South

    1587 ft · 39 sec · I 295

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 113 West: West Warwick

    1258 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Avenue

    709 ft · 22 sec · East Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Shore Road

    3030 ft · 1 min · West Shore Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Grove Avenue

    1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and 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
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295
4.99 mi · 28%
I 295 South
4.99 mi · 28%
Greenville Avenue
2.75 mi · 16%
Main Avenue
2.31 mi · 13%
East Avenue
0.96 mi · 5%
West Shore Road
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295

Merge slight left

9.69 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 13m from Greenville
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Warwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Warwick?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Greenville and 9.1 miles from Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Warwick.

Stop Ideas Near Cranston

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Warwick. Straight-line distance: 13.74 mi (22.11 km).

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#1 Greenville

Situated within Providence County at an average elevation of approximately 285 feet above sea level, this census-designated place functions as a primary village within the town of Smithfield.

Population0
Coordinates41.8712100, -71.5520100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Warwick

#2 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

Population81,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.4161700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Putnam Pike (-71.552005, 41.871225)
End: Spring Grove Avenue (-71.415892, 41.700042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.30
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $2.65 $5.30
Mid-grade $5.03 $3.12 $6.23
Premium $5.43 $3.36 $6.73
Diesel $6.33 $3.92 $7.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Warwick. The current time is 19:53:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.