How far is Oakland Beach, RI from East Greenwich, RI?
The driving distance from Oakland Beach, RI to East Greenwich, RI is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland Beach and East Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland Beach and East Greenwich.
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Start on Coburn Street
58 m · 14 sec · Coburn Street
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Turn left onto Oakland Beach Avenue
3156 ft · 2 min · Oakland Beach Avenue
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Turn left onto West Shore Road
3 mi · 5 min · West Shore Road
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Turn straight onto Post Road
902 ft · 15 sec · Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Post Road
81 m · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1621 ft · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Greenwich Avenue
71 m · 4 sec · Greenwich Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Greenwich Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Greenwich Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Post Road
33 m · 2 sec · Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Post Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Post Road
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Continue on Main Street
847 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1048 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Rector Street
133 m · 16 sec · Rector Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
538 ft · 18 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland Beach and East Greenwich.
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.
West Shore Road
Turn left onto West Shore Road
2.97 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland Beach and Sunny near East Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland Beach to East Greenwich?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Oakland Beach and 3.8 miles from East Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland Beach and Sunny near East Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Warwick
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 Warwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland Beach and East Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 3.68 mi (5.93 km).
#1 Oakland Beach
Situated on a peninsula within Kent County, Rhode Island, this coastal neighborhood fronts Greenwich Bay at an approximate elevation of 30 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6926000, -71.3989400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Greenwich
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 13,141 |
| Coordinates | 41.6603800, -71.4558900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street (-71.45589, 41.660369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.28 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
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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