How far is Exeter, RI from Westerly, RI?
The driving distance from Exeter, RI to Westerly, RI is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Westerly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Westerly.
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Start on New Road
24 m · 5 sec · New Road
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Turn right onto Ten Rod Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Ten Rod Road
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Continue on Victory Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Victory Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nooseneck Hill Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Nooseneck Hill Road
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Turn left onto I 95 South
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 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 Exeter 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
8.97 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Exeter and Chance Rain Showers near Westerly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Westerly?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Hope Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Exeter and 12.6 miles from Westerly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Exeter and Chance Rain Showers near Westerly.
Stop Ideas Near Hope Valley
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 Hope Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.82 km).
#1 Exeter
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 6,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.5776000, -71.5375600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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