How far is Westerly, RI from Bristol, RI?

The driving distance from Westerly, RI to Bristol, RI is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.48 mi
01h 07m
Flight
35.64 mi
57.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.11 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Westerly
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerly
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westerly
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Westerly
28.6 mi
00h 33m
To Bristol
29.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Bristol Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westerly and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westerly and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Grove Avenue

    1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Iway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Iway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Providence Expressway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Providence Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto James Reynolds Road

    1246 ft · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Market Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Market Street

    59 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Kickemuit Road

    1031 ft · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Arlington Avenue

    2274 ft · 41 sec · Arlington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Metacom Avenue

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Metacom Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westerly and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
35.4 mi · 61%
East Providence Expressway
6.93 mi · 12%
Main Street
3.42 mi · 6%
Metacom Avenue
3.41 mi · 6%
Market Street
2.59 mi · 4%
Ashaway Road
1.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 33m from Westerly
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westerly and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westerly to Bristol?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 28.6 miles from Westerly and 29.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westerly and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westerly and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.36 km).

Westerly

#1 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Town in Rhode Island

Population21,866
Coordinates41.6770500, -71.2661600
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)
End: (-71.266118, 41.677058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westerly and Bristol. The current time is 00:42:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.