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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on County Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on Wampanoag Trail
3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on East Shore Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway
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Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway
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Continue on Iway
1.4 km · 1 min · Iway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
1292 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue
2285 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
979 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road
1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road
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Continue on High Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ashaway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn straight onto Grove Avenue
1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Providence station
Kingston station
Westerly station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 36.72 mi (59.09 km).
#1 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westerly
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 22,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3776000, -71.8272900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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