How far is Cranston, RI from Wescott Beach, RI?
The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and Wescott Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Wescott Beach.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Phenix Avenue
2098 ft · 38 sec · Phenix Avenue
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Turn right onto Atwood Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Atwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenville Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Putnam Pike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Putnam Pike
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Turn left onto Chesnut Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Chesnut Hill Road
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Continue on Chesnut Hill Road
1 mi · 4 min · Chesnut Hill Road
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Turn left onto Brown School Road
2074 ft · 2 min · Brown School Road
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Turn left onto Wood Road
111 m · 16 sec · Wood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranston and Wescott Beach.
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.
Putnam Pike
At the end of the road, turn left onto Putnam Pike
6.84 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Cranston and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wescott Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Wescott Beach?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 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 Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Cranston and 9.9 miles from Wescott Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 $2.99 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cranston and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wescott Beach.
Stop Ideas Near North Scituate
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 Scituate.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and Wescott Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.94 mi (24.05 km).
#1 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wescott Beach
Located in the upland region of Providence County, Rhode Island, this site rests at an elevation of approximately 446 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8864900, -71.6897900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wescott Beach (-71.68979, 41.88649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.28 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
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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