How far is West Warwick, RI from Woonsocket, RI?
The driving distance from West Warwick, RI to Woonsocket, RI is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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 Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Woonsocket.
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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
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
1.2 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue
127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue
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Continue on Court Street
1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street
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Continue on High Street
153 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left
84 m · 20 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 Woonsocket.
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
17.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Warwick and Partly Sunny near Woonsocket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Warwick to Woonsocket?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from West Warwick and 15 miles from Woonsocket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Warwick and Partly Sunny near Woonsocket.
Stop Ideas Near North Providence
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 North Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Warwick and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 21.15 mi (34.03 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 Woonsocket
The second-largest city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 41,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.0028800, -71.5147800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.51457, 42.003125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
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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