How far is Warwick, RI from Portsmouth, RI?

The driving distance from Warwick, RI to Portsmouth, RI is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
38.13 mi
00h 44m
Flight
10.91 mi
17.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.91 mi
Kilometers
17.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.37 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Mon, May 4, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Warwick
Mon, May 4, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warwick
2026-05-04T00:40
Arrive Portsmouth
Mon, May 4, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Barrington
RI

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Warwick
15 mi
00h 22m
To Portsmouth
23.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Monday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Grove Avenue

    1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Frawley Street

    1094 ft · 48 sec · Frawley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sandy Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sandy Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Warwick Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Warwick Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    2125 ft · 43 sec · Norwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Narragansett Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Narragansett Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Allens Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Allens Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North

    2048 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1689 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Iway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Iway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Providence Expressway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto James Reynolds Road

    1246 ft · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Market Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Market Street

    59 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Kickemuit Road

    1031 ft · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Arlington Avenue

    2274 ft · 41 sec · Arlington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Metacom Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Metacom Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Metacom Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Metacom Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ferry Road

    1081 ft · 18 sec · Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Boyds Lane

    1.2 km · 1 min · Boyds Lane

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto East Main Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Freeborn Street

    131 m · 21 sec · Freeborn Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
6.93 mi · 18%
Metacom Avenue
5.34 mi · 14%
Warwick Avenue
4.72 mi · 12%
Market Street
2.59 mi · 7%
East Main Road
1.78 mi · 5%
Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrington
00h 22m from Warwick
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warwick and Sunny near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Warwick and 23.1 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warwick and Sunny near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

13 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

59 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warwick and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 10.91 mi (17.55 km).

Warwick

#1 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

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

#2 Portsmouth

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA

Population17,108
Coordinates41.6023200, -71.2503300
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Grove Avenue (-71.415892, 41.700042)
End: Freeborn Street (-71.250436, 41.602105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Warwick and Portsmouth. The current time is 00:40:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.