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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.62 mi
00h 43m
Flight
15.84 mi
25.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.84 mi
Kilometers
25.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.62 mi
Kilometers
44.45 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in West Warwick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Warwick
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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 Kingstown
RI

Town in Rhode Island

From West Warwick
13.8 mi
00h 21m
To Middletown
13.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Warwick Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    51 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cowesett Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cowesett Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Quaker Lane

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Quaker Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Division Street

    1366 ft · 41 sec · Division Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward RI 4 South: Narragansett, Quonset

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 403, RI 402: Quonset, Frenchtown Road

    856 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 402: Frenchtown Road

    2448 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South

    1094 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport

    2237 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1530 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road

    956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Road

    2 mi · 5 min · West Main Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 138 East
9.83 mi · 36%
RI 4 South
8.89 mi · 32%
West Main Road
1.96 mi · 7%
Quaker Lane
1.55 mi · 6%
Cowesett Avenue
1.19 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Kingstown
00h 21m from West Warwick
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

31 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

36 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

43 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Warwick and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 15.84 mi (25.49 km).

West Warwick

#1 West Warwick

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

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

#2 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

Population15,803
Coordinates41.5456600, -71.2914400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: West Warwick (-71.52194, 41.69689)
End: Middletown (-71.29144, 41.54566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Warwick and Middletown. The current time is 21:04:10.

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.