How far is Warwick, RI from Foster, RI?

The driving distance from Warwick, RI to Foster, RI is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
27.2 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.57 mi
33.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.57 mi
Kilometers
33.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.77 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foster
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Warwick
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 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 Foster
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
North Providence
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From Warwick
13.6 mi
00h 19m
To Foster
13.6 mi
00h 19m

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
Foster Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Wednesday
Using Pascoag as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2579 ft · 48 sec · Centerville Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1829 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Providence, Hartford CT

    1718 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1834 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1088 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US 6 West: Hartford Connecticut

    13.4 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 6 West
13.4 mi · 49%
I 295 North
8.23 mi · 30%
West Shore Road
2.14 mi · 8%
US 6
1.15 mi · 4%
I 95 North
0.65 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Drive
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 6 West

Continue on US 6 West: Hartford Connecticut

13.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Providence
00h 19m from Warwick
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Warwick and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Foster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

North Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Warwick and 13.6 miles from Foster.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Foster.

Stop Ideas Near North Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warwick and Foster. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.1 km).

Warwick

#1 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

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

#2 Foster

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island

Population4,747
Coordinates41.8537100, -71.7581200
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Warwick (-71.41617, 41.7001)
End: Foster (-71.75812, 41.85371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $4.86 $4.66 $9.33
Diesel $6.00 $5.76 $11.51

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 Foster. The current time is 04:10:24.

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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.