How far is West Warwick, RI from Exeter, RI?
The driving distance from West Warwick, RI to Exeter, RI is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Warwick and Exeter.
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Start on Main Street
51 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cowesett Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cowesett Avenue
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Turn right onto Quaker Lane
1.5 mi · 3 min · Quaker Lane
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Turn left onto Division Street
1366 ft · 41 sec · Division Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward RI 4 South: Narragansett, Quonset
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
2157 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ten Rod Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ten Rod Road
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Turn right onto New Road
24 m · 2 sec · New Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Warwick and Exeter.
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
Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Warwick and Chance Rain Showers near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Warwick to Exeter?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from West Warwick and 5.9 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Warwick and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 8.28 mi (13.33 km).
#1 West Warwick
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 28,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6968900, -71.5219400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Exeter
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 6,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.5776000, -71.5375600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-71.53756, 41.5776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
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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