How far is Oakland Beach, RI from West Warwick, RI?
The driving distance from Oakland Beach, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland Beach and West Warwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland Beach and West Warwick.
-
1
Start on Coburn Street
58 m · 14 sec · Coburn Street
-
2
Turn left onto Oakland Beach Avenue
3156 ft · 2 min · Oakland Beach Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto West Shore Road
3 mi · 5 min · West Shore Road
-
4
Turn straight onto Post Road
902 ft · 15 sec · Post Road
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Post Road
81 m · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
-
6
Exit the rotary onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1621 ft · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Drive
40 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
-
8
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1295 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
-
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road
52 m · 3 sec · Centerville Road
-
10
Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road
-
11
Continue on Legris Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue
-
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
147 m · 13 sec · Main Street
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland Beach 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.
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 West Warwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland Beach to West Warwick?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 West Warwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 $1.15 one way or $2.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland Beach and Sunny near West Warwick.
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.
Providence station
Kingston station
Westerly station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland Beach and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 6.35 mi (10.22 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 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.28 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026