How far is Warwick, RI from Melville, RI?
The driving distance from Warwick, RI to Melville, RI is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warwick and Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick and Melville.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Centerville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South
2606 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
2237 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
1530 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road
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Turn left onto Girard Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway
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Turn left onto West Main Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · West Main Road
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Turn left onto Stringham Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stringham Road
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Continue on Alexander Road
1021 ft · 28 sec · Alexander Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alexander Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Warwick and Melville.
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.
RI 4 South
Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.91 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Warwick and Sunny near Melville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warwick to Melville?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
North Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Warwick and 17.1 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warwick and Sunny near Melville.
Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown
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 Kingstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warwick and Melville. Straight-line distance: 10.4 mi (16.73 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 Melville
Situated on the western shore of Aquidneck Island, this census-designated place is part of the town of Portsmouth in Newport County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5870500, -71.2833800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melville (-71.28338, 41.58705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.28 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
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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