How far is Providence, RI from Westport, MA?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Westport, MA is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Westport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Westport.
-
1
Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
-
2
Turn left onto Eddy Street
549 ft · 22 sec · Eddy Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Weybosset Street
788 ft · 24 sec · Weybosset Street
-
4
Turn right onto Custom House Street
107 m · 17 sec · Custom House Street
-
5
Continue on South Water Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Water Street
-
6
Turn slight left
113 m · 8 sec
-
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 195 East
1786 ft · 44 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Iway
1508 ft · 32 sec · Iway
-
9
Continue on East Providence Expressway
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway
-
11
Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach
1322 ft · 32 sec
-
13
Continue on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
-
14
Turn left onto Old County Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road
-
15
Continue on Old Westport Road
2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Westport Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Westport.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Providence and Mostly Sunny near Westport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Westport?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Providence and 13.6 miles from Westport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Providence and Mostly Sunny near Westport.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
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 Swansea.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Westport. Straight-line distance: 24.19 mi (38.93 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 Westport
Town of the United States
| Population | 16,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.6257700, -71.0261000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.11 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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 · Sep 23, 2026