How far is West Warwick, RI from Foster, RI?

The driving distance from West Warwick, RI to Foster, RI is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
21.16 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.29 mi
26.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.29 mi
Kilometers
26.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.16 mi
Kilometers
34.06 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foster
Tue, Apr 14, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in West Warwick
Tue, Apr 14, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Warwick
2026-04-14T21:39
Arrive Foster
Tue, Apr 14, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West 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
North Scituate
RI

Census designated place in Massachusetts

From West Warwick
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Foster
10.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
Foster Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using Pascoag as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Warwick and Foster.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1984 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Legion Way

    2123 ft · 45 sec · Legion Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Flat Road

    2837 ft · 57 sec · Jackson Flat Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1531 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · North Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Greenville Road

    2157 ft · 44 sec · West Greenville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hartford Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Hartford Pike

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Pike
9.3 mi · 44%
North Road
7.35 mi · 35%
Main Street
3.17 mi · 15%
Jackson Flat Road
0.54 mi · 3%
West Greenville Road
0.41 mi · 2%
Legion Way
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hartford Pike

Turn left onto Hartford Pike

9.3 mi · 00h 13m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Scituate
00h 16m from West Warwick
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving West Warwick and Mostly Sunny near Foster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Warwick to Foster?

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from West Warwick and 10.6 miles from Foster.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around West Warwick and Mostly Sunny near Foster.

Stop Ideas Near North Scituate

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

14 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

51 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Warwick and Foster. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).

West Warwick

#1 West Warwick

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population28,967
Coordinates41.6968900, -71.5219400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Foster

#2 Foster

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island

Population4,747
Coordinates41.8537100, -71.7581200
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: West Warwick (-71.52194, 41.69689)
End: Foster (-71.75812, 41.85371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.92
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.96 $5.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.34 $6.69
Premium $4.86 $3.64 $7.29
Diesel $6.00 $4.50 $9.00

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Warwick and Foster. The current time is 21:39:36.

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.