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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Halfway Point
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The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
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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.
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Start on the route
141 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
787 ft · 16 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fruit Hill Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue
983 ft · 26 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Manton Avenue
881 ft · 20 sec · Manton Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1014 ft · 29 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Turn left onto Killingly Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Killingly Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 6 West
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Warwick
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 2: Warwick
1328 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I 295
637 ft · 16 sec · I 295
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295
105 m · 8 sec · I 295
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Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bald Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Quaker Lane
993 ft · 40 sec · Quaker Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Centerville Road
1021 ft · 21 sec · Centerville Road
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Continue on Legris Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
147 m · 13 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 North Providence 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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Cranston
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
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).
#1 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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