How far is Providence, RI from Wescott Beach, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Wescott Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Wescott Beach.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
78 m · 10 sec · Eddy Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
65 m · 9 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
835 ft · 32 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Street
67 m · 8 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto Dorrance Street
23 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn slight right onto Francis Street
1568 ft · 44 sec · Francis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Francis Street
32 m · 3 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Francis Street
1034 ft · 42 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
3.9 mi · 7 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 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.
Sunny leaving Providence and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wescott Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Wescott Beach?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 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?
North Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Providence and 9 miles from Wescott Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Providence and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wescott Beach.
Stop Ideas Near North Scituate
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 North Scituate.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Wescott Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.97 km).
#1 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
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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