How far is Wescott Beach, RI from Foster, RI?
The driving distance from Wescott Beach, RI to Foster, RI is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
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.
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wescott Beach and Foster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wescott Beach and Foster.
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Start on Wood Road
111 m · 20 sec · Wood Road
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Turn right onto Brown School Road
2074 ft · 2 min · Brown School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesnut Hill Road
2 mi · 8 min · Chesnut Hill Road
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Turn left onto Snake Hill Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Snake Hill Road
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Turn right onto Anan Wade Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Anan Wade Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartford Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wescott Beach and Foster.
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.
Hartford Pike
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartford Pike
2.15 mi · 00h 03m
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 Wescott Beach and Sunny near Foster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wescott Beach to Foster?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Pascoag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Wescott Beach and 2.5 miles from Foster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wescott Beach and Sunny near Foster.
Stop Ideas Near Pascoag
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 Pascoag.
Providence station
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wescott Beach and Foster. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.73 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.8537100, -71.7581200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford Pike (-71.75816, 41.853881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
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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