How far is Wescott Beach, RI from Woonsocket, RI?
The driving distance from Wescott Beach, RI to Woonsocket, RI is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wescott Beach and Woonsocket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wescott Beach and Woonsocket.
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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 · 7 min · Chesnut Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Putnam Pike
2843 ft · 50 sec · Putnam Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Victory Highway
15 m · 1 sec · Victory Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Victory Highway
625 ft · 11 sec · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Broncos Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Broncos Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Great Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Great Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto High Street
153 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left
84 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wescott Beach and Woonsocket.
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.
Broncos Highway
Continue on Broncos Highway
5.47 mi · 00h 08m
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 Woonsocket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wescott Beach to Woonsocket?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 8 miles from Wescott Beach and 8 miles from Woonsocket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 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 Woonsocket.
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 Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.42 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 Woonsocket
The second-largest city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 41,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.0028800, -71.5147800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.514761, 42.002881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
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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