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

The driving distance from North Scituate, RI to Westerly, RI is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
38.94 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.74 mi
54.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.74 mi
Kilometers
54.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.94 mi
Kilometers
62.67 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westerly
Tue, Apr 14, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Scituate
2026-04-14T18:37
Arrive Westerly
Tue, Apr 14, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Scituate
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
Exeter
RI

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

From North Scituate
19.4 mi
00h 27m
To Westerly
19.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · East Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1227 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Knotty Oak Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Knotty Oak Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    946 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1836 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Tiogue Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Tiogue Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Nooseneck Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Nooseneck Hill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Westerly

    1212 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

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

    979 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  14. 14

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Grove Avenue

    1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Scituate 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
18.4 mi · 47%
East Road
7.34 mi · 19%
Knotty Oak Road
2.7 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 6%
Nooseneck Hill Road
2.11 mi · 5%
High Street
2.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 27m from North Scituate
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Scituate 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 North Scituate to Westerly?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from North Scituate and 19.4 miles from Westerly.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Exeter

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

33 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

39 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 33.74 mi (54.3 km).

North Scituate

#1 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Westerly

#2 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: North Scituate (-71.58729, 41.83177)
End: Westerly (-71.82729, 41.3776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between North Scituate and Westerly. The current time is 18:37:45.

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.