How far is Swansea, MA from Westport, MA?

The driving distance from Swansea, MA to Westport, MA is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.86 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.95 mi
19.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.95 mi
Kilometers
19.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.91 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Swansea
Thu, Oct 15, 9:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swansea
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Swansea
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Westport
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Swansea
7.4 mi
00h 11m
To Westport
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Swansea Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Tonight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SE
Destination
Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Tonight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Swansea and Westport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swansea and Westport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    40 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    105 m · 27 sec

  5. 5

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

    1187 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Read Street

    2096 ft · 43 sec · Read Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lees River Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lees River Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilbur Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Wilbur Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Fall River, Cape Cod

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  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 Swansea 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
6.37 mi · 43%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.53 mi · 24%
Old County Road
2.29 mi · 15%
Lees River Avenue
0.96 mi · 6%
Old Westport Road
0.56 mi · 4%
Read Street
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Merge slight left

4.28 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Westport
00h 11m from Swansea
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Swansea and Partly Cloudy near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swansea to Westport?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Swansea and 7.5 miles from Westport.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Swansea and Partly Cloudy near Westport.

Stop Ideas Near North Westport

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

33 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

44 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

61 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

69 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swansea and Westport. Straight-line distance: 11.95 mi (19.23 km).

Swansea

#1 Swansea

Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts

Population17,000
Coordinates41.7481600, -71.1897700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Westport

#2 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Swansea (-71.18977, 41.74816)
End: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.24
Round trip
$4.48
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.24 $4.48
Mid-grade $4.94 $2.57 $5.14
Premium $5.35 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $6.33 $3.29 $6.58

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 Massachusetts · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Swansea and Westport. The current time is 20:46:47.

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.