How far is Westerly, RI from Cranston, RI?

The driving distance from Westerly, RI to Cranston, RI is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
41.71 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.33 mi
55.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.33 mi
Kilometers
55.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.71 mi
Kilometers
67.13 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cranston
Wed, Apr 22, 8:10 PM EDT
Return by in Westerly
Wed, Apr 22, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerly
2026-04-22T19:23
Arrive Cranston
Wed, Apr 22, 8:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Exeter
RI

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

From Westerly
19.6 mi
00h 23m
To Cranston
22.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
Cranston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 2 North: Cranston

    1729 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 2 North

    127 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Bald Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Reservoir Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    719 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    119 m · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
27.1 mi · 65%
Main Street
3.42 mi · 8%
Bald Hill Road
3.06 mi · 7%
Ashaway Road
1.49 mi · 4%
Reservoir Avenue
1.45 mi · 3%
I 295 North
1.1 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 23m from Westerly
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westerly and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Westerly and 22.1 miles from Cranston.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westerly and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.

Stop Ideas Near Exeter

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

33 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

39 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westerly and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 34.33 mi (55.25 km).

Westerly

#1 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

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

#2 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)
End: (-71.437593, 41.779724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.86 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.00 $8.82 $17.63

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westerly and Cranston. The current time is 19:23:53.

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.