How far is Greenwood, RI from East Greenwich, RI?
The driving distance from Greenwood, RI to East Greenwich, RI is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and East Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and East Greenwich.
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Start on Gorham Avenue
883 ft · 44 sec · Gorham Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Avenue
1394 ft · 36 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Post Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Post Road
11 m · 1 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1621 ft · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Greenwich Avenue
71 m · 4 sec · Greenwich Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Greenwich Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Greenwich Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Post Road
33 m · 2 sec · Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Post Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Post Road
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Continue on Main Street
847 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1048 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Rector Street
133 m · 16 sec · Rector Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
538 ft · 18 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and East Greenwich.
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.
Post Road
Exit the roundabout onto Post Road
2.55 mi · 00h 06m
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 Greenwood and Partly Sunny near East Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to East Greenwich?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Greenwood and 2.4 miles from East Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwood and Partly Sunny near East Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Warwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and East Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 3.37 mi (5.43 km).
#1 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7084300, -71.4442200 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Greenwich
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 13,141 |
| Coordinates | 41.6603800, -71.4558900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street (-71.45589, 41.660369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
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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