How far is Westerly, RI from Exeter, RI?

The driving distance from Westerly, RI to Exeter, RI is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.12 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.39 mi
32.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.04 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exeter
Fri, Apr 17, 12:59 PM EDT
Return by in Westerly
Fri, Apr 17, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerly
2026-04-17T12:23
Arrive Exeter
Fri, Apr 17, 12:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westerly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hope Valley
RI

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

From Westerly
13 mi
00h 18m
To Exeter
13 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Friday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Exeter Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Friday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 102 South: North Kingstown

    1856 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Victory Highway

    2144 ft · 46 sec · Victory Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Nooseneck Hill Road

    1003 ft · 26 sec · Nooseneck Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Victory Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ten Rod Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Ten Rod Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Road

    24 m · 2 sec · New Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
13 mi · 50%
Ten Rod Road
3.88 mi · 15%
Main Street
3.42 mi · 13%
Victory Highway
2.69 mi · 10%
Ashaway Road
1.49 mi · 6%
High Street
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hope Valley
00h 18m from Westerly
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westerly and Chance Rain Showers near Exeter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 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?

Hope Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Westerly and 13 miles from Exeter.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hope Valley

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

17 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

22 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Mystic station

27 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westerly and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.82 km).

Westerly

#1 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

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

#2 Exeter

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population6,531
Coordinates41.5776000, -71.5375600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Westerly (-71.82729, 41.3776)
End: Exeter (-71.53756, 41.5776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Westerly and Exeter. The current time is 12:23:07.

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.