How far is Melville, RI from Warwick, RI?

The driving distance from Melville, RI to Warwick, RI is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
34.23 mi
00h 52m
Flight
10.4 mi
16.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.4 mi
Kilometers
16.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.23 mi
Kilometers
55.08 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warwick
Thu, Oct 15, 6:35 PM EDT
Return by in Melville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melville
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Warwick
Thu, Oct 15, 6:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Melville
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
North Kingstown
RI

Town in Rhode Island

From Melville
16.6 mi
00h 26m
To Warwick
17.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Melville Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Melville and Warwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alexander Road

    1021 ft · 28 sec · Alexander Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Stringham Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stringham Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · West Main Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coddington Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on JT Connell Highway

    1 km · 2 min · JT Connell Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward JT Connell Highway

    42 m · 2 sec · JT Connell Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto JT Connell Highway

    1411 ft · 31 sec · JT Connell Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    706 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence

    2469 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road

    2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    2511 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Centerville Road

    1984 ft · 36 sec · Centerville Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Drive

    33 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1272 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Drive

    43 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1607 ft · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Post Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    69 m · 4 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Post Road

    926 ft · 16 sec · Post Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Spring Grove Avenue

    1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Melville 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 30%
RI 138
8.77 mi · 26%
West Main Road
4.54 mi · 13%
West Shore Road
2.12 mi · 6%
I 95 North
1.69 mi · 5%
JT Connell Highway
1.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Col Rodman Highway

Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Kingstown
00h 26m from Melville
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Melville and Sunny near Warwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

North Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Melville and 17.6 miles from Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

31 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

36 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

43 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melville and Warwick. Straight-line distance: 10.4 mi (16.73 km).

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#1 Melville

Situated on the western shore of Aquidneck Island, this census-designated place is part of the town of Portsmouth in Newport County, Rhode Island.

Population0
Coordinates41.5870500, -71.2833800
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Warwick

#2 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

Population81,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.4161700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexander Road (-71.283478, 41.587076)
End: Spring Grove Avenue (-71.415892, 41.700042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.35
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $5.17 $10.35
Mid-grade $5.03 $6.08 $12.17
Premium $5.43 $6.56 $13.13
Diesel $6.33 $7.66 $15.31

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 Melville and Warwick. The current time is 17:43:10.

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.