How far is Middletown, RI from West Warwick, RI?

The driving distance from Middletown, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
27.15 mi
00h 40m
Flight
15.84 mi
25.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.84 mi
Kilometers
25.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.15 mi
Kilometers
43.7 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Warwick
Wed, Apr 22, 7:51 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 8:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive West Warwick
Wed, Apr 22, 7:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
North Kingstown
RI

Town in Rhode Island

From Middletown
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To West Warwick
13.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
West Warwick Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and West Warwick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Road

    2 mi · 5 min · West Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Coddington Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on JT Connell Highway

    1 km · 2 min · JT Connell Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward JT Connell Highway

    42 m · 2 sec · JT Connell Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto JT Connell Highway

    1411 ft · 31 sec · JT Connell Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    706 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence

    2469 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road

    2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Col Rodman Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich

    1586 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Division Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Quaker Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cowesett Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cowesett Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1792 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Col Rodman Highway
9.45 mi · 35%
RI 138
8.77 mi · 32%
West Main Road
1.96 mi · 7%
Quaker Lane
1.58 mi · 6%
Cowesett Avenue
1.19 mi · 4%
JT Connell Highway
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Col Rodman Highway

Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

9.45 mi · 00h 12m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Kingstown
00h 20m from Middletown
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Warwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to West Warwick?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

North Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Middletown and 13.4 miles from West Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West 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 Middletown and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 15.84 mi (25.49 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

Population15,803
Coordinates41.5456600, -71.2914400
Altitude55
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: (-71.291426, 41.545571)
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $4.86 $4.66 $9.33
Diesel $6.00 $5.76 $11.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and West Warwick. The current time is 19:11:01.

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.