How far is Westerly, RI from Barrington, RI?
The driving distance from Westerly, RI to Barrington, RI is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westerly and Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerly and Barrington.
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Start on Grove Avenue
1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Ashaway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Iway
1.5 km · 1 min · Iway
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Continue on East Providence Expressway
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Shore Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway
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Continue on Wampanoag Trail
3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail
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Continue on County Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westerly and Barrington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westerly and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westerly to Barrington?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Westerly and 25.4 miles from Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westerly and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near West Warwick
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 West Warwick.
Providence station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westerly and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 36.72 mi (59.09 km).
#1 Westerly
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 22,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3776000, -71.8272900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.95 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
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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