How far is North Providence, RI from West Warwick, RI?

The driving distance from North Providence, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.98 mi
00h 27m
Flight
10.97 mi
17.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.97 mi
Kilometers
17.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.98 mi
Kilometers
27.33 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in North Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Providence
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive West Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 9:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Providence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From North Providence
8 mi
00h 13m
To West Warwick
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Providence and West Warwick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    141 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    787 ft · 16 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fruit Hill Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    983 ft · 26 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Manton Avenue

    881 ft · 20 sec · Manton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    1014 ft · 29 sec · Greenville Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Killingly Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Killingly Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 6 West

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Warwick

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 2: Warwick

    1328 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 295

    637 ft · 16 sec · I 295

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295

    105 m · 8 sec · I 295

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bald Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Quaker Lane

    993 ft · 40 sec · Quaker Lane

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Centerville Road

    1021 ft · 21 sec · Centerville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Legris Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue

  21. 21

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

    147 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Providence 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
7.94 mi · 47%
Bald Hill Road
1.68 mi · 10%
Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
1.52 mi · 9%
Fruit Hill Avenue
1.3 mi · 8%
Legris Avenue
1.06 mi · 6%
Killingly Street
0.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

7.05 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 13m from North Providence
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Providence and 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 North Providence to West Warwick?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from North Providence and 8.9 miles from West Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Providence and Chance Rain Showers near West Warwick.

Stop Ideas Near Cranston

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.65 km).

North Providence

#1 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
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: (-71.465756, 41.85023)
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Providence and West Warwick. The current time is 09:27:17.

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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.