How far is Warwick, RI from Bristol, RI?
The driving distance from Warwick, RI to Bristol, RI is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warwick and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick and Bristol.
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Start on Spring Grove Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue
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Continue on Frawley Street
1094 ft · 48 sec · Frawley Street
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Turn right onto Sandy Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Sandy Lane
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Turn left onto Warwick Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Warwick Avenue
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
2125 ft · 43 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Narragansett Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Narragansett Boulevard
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Continue on Allens Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Allens Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North
2048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1689 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Iway
1.5 km · 1 min · Iway
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Continue on East Providence Expressway
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
1759 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto James Reynolds Road
1246 ft · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on Market Street
59 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Turn straight onto Kickemuit Road
1031 ft · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Arlington Avenue
2274 ft · 41 sec · Arlington Avenue
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Turn straight onto Metacom Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · Metacom Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
92 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Warwick and Bristol.
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.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
5.35 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Warwick and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warwick to Bristol?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 12.2 miles from Warwick and 14.3 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Warwick and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near East Providence
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 East Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warwick and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 7.9 mi (12.72 km).
#1 Warwick
The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,189 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001000, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.266118, 41.677058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.95 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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