How far is Wescott Beach, RI from Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Wescott Beach, RI to Providence, RI is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wescott Beach and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wescott Beach and Providence.
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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 right onto Chesnut Hill Road
2.1 mi · 6 min · Chesnut Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Putnam Pike
33 m · 2 sec · Putnam Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Putnam Pike
10.4 mi · 16 min · Putnam Pike
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Continue on Smith Street
1169 ft · 22 sec · Smith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Smith Street
28 m · 2 sec · Smith Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Smith Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Smith Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
1083 ft · 41 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Francis Street
1567 ft · 38 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Dorrance Street
780 ft · 32 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wescott Beach and Providence.
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.
Putnam Pike
Keep slight left to continue on Putnam Pike
10.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wescott Beach and Sunny near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wescott Beach to Providence?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Wescott Beach and 12.4 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wescott Beach and Sunny near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near North Scituate
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 North Scituate.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wescott Beach and Providence. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.97 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 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton Street (-71.412652, 41.823861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
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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