How far is West Warwick, RI from Greenville, RI?
The driving distance from West Warwick, RI to Greenville, RI is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Warwick and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Warwick and Greenville.
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Start on Main Street
51 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
95 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Legris Avenue
861 ft · 18 sec · Legris Avenue
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Turn left onto New London Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · New London Avenue
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
146 m · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Turn slight right onto Toll Gate Road
2877 ft · 1 min · Toll Gate Road
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Turn left onto Bald Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bald Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295
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Turn left onto Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Putnam Pike
52 m · 3 sec · Putnam Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Putnam Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Warwick and Greenville.
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.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
9.21 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving West Warwick and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Warwick to Greenville?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 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 8 miles from West Warwick and 10.4 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Warwick and Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Cranston
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 Cranston.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Warwick and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 12.14 mi (19.54 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 Greenville
Situated within Providence County at an average elevation of approximately 285 feet above sea level, this census-designated place functions as a primary village within the town of Smithfield.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8712100, -71.5520100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Putnam Pike (-71.552005, 41.871225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.28 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
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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