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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.41 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.15 mi
34.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.15 mi
Kilometers
34.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.41 mi
Kilometers
45.72 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woonsocket
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in West Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Warwick
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Woonsocket
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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 Providence
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From West Warwick
13.4 mi
00h 18m
To Woonsocket
15 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Warwick Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    51 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    95 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Legris Avenue

    861 ft · 18 sec · Legris Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New London Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New London Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    146 m · 12 sec · Providence Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Toll Gate Road

    2877 ft · 1 min · Toll Gate Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bald Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bald Hill Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue

    127 m · 7 sec · Hamlet Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    153 m · 15 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
17.5 mi · 62%
Eddie Dowling Highway
1.51 mi · 5%
New London Avenue
1.47 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 5%
RI 146A North
1.38 mi · 5%
Bald Hill Road
1.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Providence
00h 18m from West Warwick
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Warwick and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 21.15 mi (34.03 km).

West Warwick

#1 West Warwick

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

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

#2 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)
End: (-71.51457, 42.003125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.95
Round trip
$7.89
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Warwick and Woonsocket. The current time is 01:06:14.

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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.