How far is Taunton, MA from Westport, MA?

The driving distance from Taunton, MA to Westport, MA is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
25.27 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.24 mi
30.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.24 mi
Kilometers
30.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.27 mi
Kilometers
40.67 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in Taunton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taunton
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taunton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Somerset
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Taunton
12.6 mi
00h 17m
To Westport
12.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Taunton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph N
Destination
Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allans Avenue

    36 m · 11 sec · Allans Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    117 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    2334 ft · 39 sec · Summer Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1308 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 24 South: Fall River, Newport Rhode Island

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 195 East: New Bedford

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old County Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Westport Road

    2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Westport Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taunton 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
9.32 mi · 37%
MA 24 South
4.88 mi · 19%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.53 mi · 14%
Old County Road
2.29 mi · 9%
County Street
2.19 mi · 9%
I 195 East
1.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

9.32 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 17m from Taunton
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taunton and Sunny near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Taunton and 12.7 miles from Westport.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 $3.84 one way or $7.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taunton and Sunny near Westport.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

48 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

61 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taunton and Westport. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.96 km).

Taunton

#1 Taunton

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population57,675
Coordinates41.9001000, -71.0897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Westport

#2 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Taunton (-71.08977, 41.9001)
End: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.67
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.84 $7.67
Mid-grade $4.94 $4.40 $8.79
Premium $5.35 $4.76 $9.53
Diesel $6.33 $5.63 $11.26

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 Taunton and Westport. The current time is 13:49:44.

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.