How far is Kingston, RI from Westerly, RI?
The driving distance from Kingston, RI to Westerly, RI is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Westerly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Westerly.
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Start on Old North Road
891 ft · 30 sec · Old North Road
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Turn left onto Briar Lane
1191 ft · 59 sec · Briar Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper College Road
1023 ft · 42 sec · Upper College Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingstown Road
1302 ft · 48 sec · Kingstown Road
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Continue on Kingstown Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kingstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward High Street
6 m · 1 sec · High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
1 mi · 2 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2773 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Post Road
1 km · 1 min · Post Road
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Take the ramp straight
536 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Commodore Perry Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road
11.3 mi · 14 min · Post Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Granite Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Granite Street
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Turn right onto Grove Avenue
43 m · 2 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 Kingston 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.
Post Road
Continue on Post Road
11.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kingston 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 Kingston to Westerly?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Charlestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Kingston and 12.4 miles from Westerly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingston and Mostly Sunny near Westerly.
Stop Ideas Near Charlestown
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 Charlestown.
Kingston station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 km).
#1 Kingston
Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4803800, -71.5225600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: Westerly (-71.82729, 41.3776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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