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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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.
Town in Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Spring Grove Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto West Shore Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road
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Turn straight onto Post Road
902 ft · 15 sec · Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Post Road
81 m · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1621 ft · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Drive
40 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1295 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road
52 m · 3 sec · Centerville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road
2579 ft · 48 sec · Centerville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1829 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Providence, Hartford CT
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
1446 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
1834 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
1088 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on US 6 West: Hartford Connecticut
13.4 mi · 19 min
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warwick and Foster. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.1 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 Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.8537100, -71.7581200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foster (-71.75812, 41.85371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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