How far is West Warwick, RI from Middletown, RI?
The driving distance from West Warwick, RI to Middletown, RI is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Warwick and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Warwick and Middletown.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 403, RI 402: Quonset, Frenchtown Road
856 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 402: Frenchtown Road
2448 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South
1094 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
2237 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
1530 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road
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Turn left onto Girard Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway
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Turn left onto West Main Road
2 mi · 5 min · West Main Road
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Warwick and Middletown.
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 138 East
Merge slight left
9.11 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Warwick and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Warwick to Middletown?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from West Warwick and 13.8 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Warwick and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Warwick and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 15.84 mi (25.49 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 Middletown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 15,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.5456600, -71.2914400 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-71.29144, 41.54566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
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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