How far is New Shoreham, RI from West Warwick, RI?
The driving distance from New Shoreham, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Shoreham and West Warwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Shoreham and West Warwick.
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Start on Water Street
40 m · 4 sec · Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street
13 m · 1 sec · High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
78 m · 17 sec · High Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
150 m · 39 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 55 min · Point Judith – Block Island
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Continue straight
9 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Great Island Road
654 ft · 11 sec · Great Island Road
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Turn left onto Sand Hill Cove Road
914 ft · 16 sec · Sand Hill Cove Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Galilee Connector Road
1826 ft · 32 sec · Galilee Connector Road
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Turn right onto Great Island Road
116 m · 8 sec · Great Island Road
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Turn right onto Galilee Escape Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Galilee Escape Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Point Judith Road
4 mi · 6 min · Point Judith Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
88 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
689 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
555 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Tower Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
9.4 mi · 12 min · Col Rodman Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich
1586 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Division Street
2219 ft · 1 min · Division Street
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Turn right onto Quaker Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Lane
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Turn left onto Cowesett Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cowesett Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1792 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Shoreham and West Warwick.
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.
Point Judith – Block Island
Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Shoreham and Mostly Sunny then 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 New Shoreham to West Warwick?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Narragansett Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from New Shoreham and 21.1 miles from West Warwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Shoreham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Warwick.
Stop Ideas Near Narragansett Pier
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 Narragansett Pier.
Kingston station
Westerly station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Shoreham and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 36.29 mi (58.41 km).
#1 New Shoreham
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 41.1723300, -71.5578300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Warwick
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 28,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6968900, -71.5219400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Warwick (-71.52194, 41.69689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
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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