How far is Barrington, RI from Westerly, RI?

The driving distance from Barrington, RI to Westerly, RI is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.29 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.72 mi
59.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.72 mi
Kilometers
59.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.29 mi
Kilometers
82.54 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westerly
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Wed, Apr 15, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-04-14T23:32
Arrive Westerly
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Barrington
25.7 mi
00h 29m
To Westerly
25.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Barrington Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Tuesday
Using East Providence as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Westerly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Westerly.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East Shore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

    1292 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

    2285 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

    979 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Grove Avenue

    1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Westerly.

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
36.1 mi · 70%
Wampanoag Trail
3.28 mi · 6%
High Street
2.04 mi · 4%
East Shore Expressway
1.91 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.83 mi · 4%
East Providence Expressway
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Thurbers Avenue

Keep slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 29m from Barrington
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Westerly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Westerly?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Barrington and 25.5 miles from Westerly.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Westerly.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, 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 West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 36.72 mi (59.09 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population16,015
Coordinates41.7406600, -71.3086600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Westerly

#2 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road (-71.308816, 41.740554)
End: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.59
Diesel $6.00 $10.85 $21.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and Westerly. The current time is 23:32:23.

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.