How far is Little Compton, RI from West Warwick, RI?

The driving distance from Little Compton, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.85 mi
00h 57m
Flight
22.25 mi
35.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.25 mi
Kilometers
35.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.85 mi
Kilometers
72.18 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Little Compton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Compton
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive West Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Compton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Warren
RI

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

From Little Compton
21.9 mi
00h 28m
To West Warwick
22.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Little Compton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
West Warwick Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Compton and West Warwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Compton and West Warwick.

  1. 1

    Start on South of Commons Road

    1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commons

    942 ft · 26 sec · Commons

  3. 3

    Continue on Meeting House Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Main Road

    12.9 mi · 22 min · West Main Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

    707 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    120 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence RI

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

    14.6 mi · 18 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

    1292 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

    2285 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 117 West: West Warwick

    2171 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Centerville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Legris Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    147 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Compton and West 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
14.6 mi · 33%
West Main Road
12.9 mi · 29%
Thurbers Avenue
8.85 mi · 20%
Centerville Road
1.23 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

Merge slight left onto Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

14.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 28m from Little Compton
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Compton and 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 Little Compton to West Warwick?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Little Compton and 22.9 miles from West Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Compton and Mostly Sunny near West Warwick.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

60 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Compton and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.81 km).

Little Compton

#1 Little Compton

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Population3,462
Coordinates41.5101000, -71.1711600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
West Warwick

#2 West Warwick

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population28,967
Coordinates41.6968900, -71.5219400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Commons (-71.171142, 41.510061)
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.47
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.23 $12.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $4.86 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $6.00 $9.48 $18.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Compton and West Warwick. The current time is 04:53:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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