How far is North Providence, RI from Wescott Beach, RI?
The driving distance from North Providence, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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.
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Providence and Wescott Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence and Wescott Beach.
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Start on the route
141 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
92 m · 13 sec · Evans Park
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Street
1 mi · 2 min · Smith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Centerdale Bypass
11 m · 1 sec · Centerdale Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Centerdale Bypass
1517 ft · 30 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 North 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.
Mostly Clear leaving North Providence and Sunny near Wescott Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Providence to Wescott Beach?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from North Providence and 7.2 miles from Wescott Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Providence and Sunny near Wescott Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Smithfield
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 Smithfield.
Providence station
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and Wescott Beach. Straight-line distance: 11.77 mi (18.95 km).
#1 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
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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