How far is Narragansett, RI from Westerly, RI?

The driving distance from Narragansett, RI to Westerly, RI is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 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
24.28 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.21 mi
32.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.21 mi
Kilometers
32.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.08 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 Westerly
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Narragansett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Westerly
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM 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 Narragansett
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
Charlestown
RI

Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States

From Narragansett
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Westerly
12.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Narragansett Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Narragansett and Westerly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett and Westerly.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Point Drive

    70 m · 12 sec · Bridge Point Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boston Neck Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Neck Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Beach Street

    2493 ft · 46 sec · Beach Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Narragansett Avenue

    1080 ft · 21 sec · Narragansett Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Narragansett Avenue

    1602 ft · 29 sec · Narragansett Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Kingstown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Kingstown Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Kingstown Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Road

    115 m · 14 sec · Kingstown Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward Tower Hill Road

    1015 ft · 28 sec · Tower Hill Road

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Post Road Freeway

    2129 ft · 28 sec · Post Road Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Commodore Perry Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Post Road

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Post Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Granite Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Granite Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grove Avenue

    43 m · 2 sec · Grove Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narragansett and Westerly.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Post Road
11.3 mi · 47%
Commodore Perry Highway
7.72 mi · 32%
Kingstown Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Franklin Street
0.93 mi · 4%
Granite Street
0.88 mi · 4%
Boston Neck Road
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+4.1 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlestown
00h 17m from Narragansett
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Narragansett 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 Narragansett to Westerly?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 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?

Charlestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Narragansett and 12.2 miles from Westerly.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Narragansett and Mostly Sunny near Westerly.

Stop Ideas Near Charlestown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlestown, 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 Charlestown.

RAIL

Kingston station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

16 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Mystic station

27 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

29 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narragansett and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 20.21 mi (32.52 km).

Narragansett

#1 Narragansett

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,309
Coordinates41.4501000, -71.4495000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Westerly

#2 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Point Drive (-71.448713, 41.450403)
End: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Narragansett and Westerly. The current time is 10:23:21.

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