How far is Warwick, RI from Bradford, RI?

The driving distance from Warwick, RI to Bradford, RI is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.65 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.61 mi
42.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.98 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Warwick
Wed, Apr 15, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warwick
2026-04-15T02:43
Arrive Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warwick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hope Valley
RI

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

From Warwick
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To Bradford
18.3 mi
00h 25m

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
Bradford Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Grove Avenue

    1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Post Road

    902 ft · 15 sec · Post Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Post Road

    81 m · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1621 ft · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Drive

    40 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1295 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road

    52 m · 3 sec · Centerville Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Centerville Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    2606 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

    979 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ashaway Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alton Bradford Road

    1633 ft · 33 sec · Alton Bradford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    2371 ft · 48 sec · Riverside Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1798 ft · 40 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Red Barn Drive

    722 ft · 33 sec · Red Barn Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue

    122 m · 19 sec · Gurnsey Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Shetland Drive

    149 m · 21 sec · Shetland Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shetland Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
27 mi · 74%
Ashaway Road
2.31 mi · 6%
West Shore Road
2.14 mi · 6%
High Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Centerville Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Drive
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hope Valley
00h 25m from Warwick
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hope Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Warwick and 18.3 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hope Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hope Valley, 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 Hope Valley.

RAIL

Kingston station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

17 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

22 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Mystic station

27 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warwick and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.82 km).

Warwick

#1 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

Population81,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.4161700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bradford

Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3989900, -71.7370100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Warwick (-71.41617, 41.7001)
End: Bradford (-71.73701, 41.39899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 Bradford. The current time is 02:43:04.

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.