How far is Providence, RI from Westerly, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Westerly, RI is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Westerly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Westerly.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
549 ft · 19 sec · Eddy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weybosset Street
1222 ft · 46 sec · Weybosset Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1238 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Service Road
140 m · 8 sec · Service Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
651 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Plain Street
68 m · 6 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
979 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road
1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road
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Continue on High Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ashaway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn straight onto Grove Avenue
1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Westerly.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Westerly?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 21.7 miles from Providence and 22.1 miles from Westerly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Westerly.
Stop Ideas Near Coventry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Kingston station
Providence station
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Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 37.55 mi (60.43 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 Westerly
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 22,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3776000, -71.8272900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.95 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
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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