How far is North Providence, RI from Westport, MA?

The driving distance from North Providence, RI to Westport, MA is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.76 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.48 mi
44.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.48 mi
Kilometers
44.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.76 mi
Kilometers
51.11 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15 PM EDT
Return by in North Providence
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Providence
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Swansea
MA

Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts

From North Providence
15.8 mi
00h 22m
To Westport
15.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Overnight
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 North Providence and Westport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    141 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Evans Park

    92 m · 10 sec · Evans Park

  4. 4

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chalkstone Avenue

    1516 ft · 35 sec · Chalkstone Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Old Louisquisset Pike

    1383 ft · 16 sec · Old Louisquisset Pike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old County Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Westport Road

    2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Westport Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Providence 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
17.2 mi · 54%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.53 mi · 11%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 10%
Smith Street
2.35 mi · 7%
Old County Road
2.29 mi · 7%
Old Louisquisset Pike
1.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
00h 22m from North Providence
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving North Providence and Sunny near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Providence to Westport?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from North Providence and 15.9 miles from Westport.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Providence and Sunny near Westport.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

21 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

43 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

51 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

62 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and Westport. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.22 km).

North Providence

#1 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

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

#2 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: North Providence (-71.46617, 41.8501)
End: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $5.03 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $5.43 $6.08 $12.15
Diesel $6.33 $7.09 $14.17

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 North Providence and Westport. The current time is 15:30:09.

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.