How far is East Providence, RI from Wescott Beach, RI?
The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
The map below follows the saved road route between East Providence and Wescott Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and Wescott Beach.
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Start on Warren Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
156 m · 16 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Freeborn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Providence
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · East Providence Expressway
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Continue on Iway
1.4 km · 1 min · Iway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
1.2 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on OldLouisquisset Pike
829 ft · 10 sec · OldLouisquisset Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Branch Avenue
681 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Douglas Avenue
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Turn left onto Mineral Spring Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
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Turn right onto Centerdale Bypass
1121 ft · 21 sec · Centerdale Bypass
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Turn right onto Putnam Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Putnam Pike
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Continue on Putnam Pike
9 mi · 14 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 East Providence 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
Continue on Putnam Pike
8.96 mi · 00h 14m
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 East Providence 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 East Providence to Wescott Beach?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 10.9 miles from East Providence and 10.9 miles from Wescott Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Providence and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wescott Beach.
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 East Providence and Wescott Beach. Straight-line distance: 17.21 mi (27.69 km).
#1 East Providence
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 47,337 |
| Coordinates | 41.8137100, -71.3700500 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
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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