How far is Warwick, RI from Barrington, RI?

The driving distance from Warwick, RI to Barrington, RI is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
18.08 mi
00h 32m
Flight
6.21 mi
10 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.21 mi
Kilometers
10 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
18.08 mi
Kilometers
29.09 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Warwick
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warwick
2026-04-15T04:10
Arrive Barrington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Warwick
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
Providence
RI

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

From Warwick
9 mi
00h 16m
To Barrington
9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Barrington Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Wednesday
Using East Providence as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Warwick and Barrington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warwick and Barrington.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Grove Avenue

    1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Frawley Street

    1094 ft · 48 sec · Frawley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sandy Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sandy Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Warwick Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Warwick Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    2125 ft · 43 sec · Norwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Narragansett Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Narragansett Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Allens Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Allens Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North

    2048 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1689 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Iway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Iway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Providence Expressway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on East Shore Expressway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warwick and Barrington.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warwick Avenue
4.72 mi · 26%
Wampanoag Trail
3.31 mi · 18%
East Shore Expressway
1.72 mi · 10%
East Providence Expressway
1.59 mi · 9%
County Road
1.44 mi · 8%
Iway
0.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Warwick Avenue

Turn left onto Warwick Avenue

4.72 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
00h 16m from Warwick
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Warwick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warwick to Barrington?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Warwick and 9 miles from Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Warwick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.

Stop Ideas Near Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warwick and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 6.21 mi (10 km).

Warwick

#1 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

Population81,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.4161700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Barrington

#2 Barrington

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population16,015
Coordinates41.7406600, -71.3086600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Warwick (-71.41617, 41.7001)
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.05
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.52 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.86 $3.11 $6.22
Diesel $6.00 $3.84 $7.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Warwick and Barrington. The current time is 04:10:24.

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.