How far is North Providence, RI from Westerly, RI?

The driving distance from North Providence, RI to Westerly, RI is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.29 mi
00h 55m
Flight
37.6 mi
60.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.6 mi
Kilometers
60.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.29 mi
Kilometers
76.11 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westerly
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in North Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Providence
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Westerly
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Providence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Coventry
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From North Providence
23.8 mi
00h 27m
To Westerly
23.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Friday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Providence and Westerly.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    141 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    787 ft · 16 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fruit Hill Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    983 ft · 26 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Manton Avenue

    881 ft · 20 sec · Manton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    1014 ft · 29 sec · Greenville Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Killingly Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Killingly Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 6 West

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Warwick

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

    979 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  18. 18

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Grove Avenue

    1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
37.1 mi · 78%
High Street
2.04 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.83 mi · 4%
Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
1.52 mi · 3%
Ashaway Road
1.49 mi · 3%
Fruit Hill Avenue
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coventry
00h 27m from North Providence
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Providence 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 North Providence to Westerly?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coventry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from North Providence and 23.5 miles from Westerly.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Providence and Chance Rain Showers near Westerly.

Stop Ideas Near Coventry

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

36 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Westerly station

38 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).

North Providence

#1 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Westerly

#2 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.465756, 41.85023)
End: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Providence and Westerly. The current time is 09:27:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.