How far is Middletown, RI from Westport, MA?

The driving distance from Middletown, RI to Westport, MA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.76 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.79 mi
23.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.79 mi
Kilometers
23.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.76 mi
Kilometers
31.8 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tiverton
RI

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

From Middletown
9.9 mi
00h 17m
To Westport
9.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Overnight
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Westport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Westport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · West Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Fish Road

    1032 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fish Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fish Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bulgarmarsh Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bulgarmarsh Road

  7. 7

    Continue on American Legion Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old County Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old County Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old County Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Old County Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Westport Road

    2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Westport Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Westport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Road
9.49 mi · 48%
Old County Road
3.19 mi · 16%
Bulgarmarsh Road
2.57 mi · 13%
American Legion Highway
2.41 mi · 12%
Fish Road
1.51 mi · 8%
Old Westport Road
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Main Road

Continue straight

5.24 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tiverton
00h 17m from Middletown
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middletown and Sunny near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Westport?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 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?

Tiverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Middletown and 9.9 miles from Westport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 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 7:22 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 Mostly Clear around Middletown and Sunny near Westport.

Stop Ideas Near Tiverton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tiverton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tiverton.

RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

58 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

65 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Westport. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.8 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

Population15,803
Coordinates41.5456600, -71.2914400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Westport

#2 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-71.29144, 41.54566)
End: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.99
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Westport. The current time is 13:02:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.