How far is Warren, RI from Cranston, RI?

The driving distance from Warren, RI to Cranston, RI is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.72 mi
00h 25m
Flight
8.67 mi
13.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.67 mi
Kilometers
13.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.72 mi
Kilometers
26.91 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cranston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Warren
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warren
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Cranston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Warren
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
East Providence
RI

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

From Warren
7.4 mi
00h 12m
To Cranston
9.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Warren Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
Cranston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Warren and Cranston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warren and Cranston.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Shore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

    1292 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

    2285 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elmwood Avenue

    988 ft · 34 sec · I 95

  11. 11

    Continue on Roger Williams Avenue

    2506 ft · 1 min · Roger Williams Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Reservoir Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reservoir Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    719 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    119 m · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warren and Cranston.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wampanoag Trail
3.28 mi · 20%
County Road
2.59 mi · 16%
Thurbers Avenue
1.94 mi · 12%
East Shore Expressway
1.91 mi · 11%
East Providence Expressway
1.57 mi · 9%
Iway
0.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Wampanoag Trail

Continue on Wampanoag Trail

3.28 mi · 00h 06m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Providence
00h 12m from Warren
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Warren and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warren to Cranston?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Warren and 9.4 miles from Cranston.

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

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Warren and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.

Stop Ideas Near East Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

4 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.96 km).

Warren

#1 Warren

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

Population10,469
Coordinates41.7303800, -71.2825500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Cranston

#2 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.28257, 41.730357)
End: (-71.437593, 41.779724)

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
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.63 $5.26
Premium $4.86 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $6.00 $3.54 $7.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Warren and Cranston. The current time is 22:13:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.