How far is Warwick, RI from North Scituate, RI?

The driving distance from Warwick, RI to North Scituate, RI is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
18.31 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.67 mi
20.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.67 mi
Kilometers
20.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.31 mi
Kilometers
29.47 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warwick
2026-04-23T01:46
Arrive North Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From Warwick
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To North Scituate
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
North Scituate Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Thursday
Using Smithfield as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warwick and North Scituate.

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Greenville Road

    2195 ft · 39 sec · West Greenville Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
8.23 mi · 45%
US 6 West
4.06 mi · 22%
West Shore Road
2.14 mi · 12%
US 6
1.15 mi · 6%
I 95 North
0.65 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Drive
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

8.23 mi · 00h 10m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 13m from Warwick
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Warwick and Partly Sunny near North Scituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warwick to North Scituate?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Warwick and 9.1 miles from North Scituate.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Warwick and Partly Sunny near North Scituate.

Stop Ideas Near Cranston

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warwick and North Scituate. Straight-line distance: 12.67 mi (20.39 km).

Warwick

#1 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

Population81,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.4161700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
North Scituate

#2 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Warwick (-71.41617, 41.7001)
End: North Scituate (-71.58729, 41.83177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.00 $3.90 $7.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Warwick and North Scituate. The current time is 01:46:06.

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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.