How far is Westerly, RI from Jamestown, RI?
The driving distance from Westerly, RI to Jamestown, RI is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westerly and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerly and Jamestown.
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Start on Grove Avenue
43 m · 11 sec · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto Granite Street
2240 ft · 40 sec · Granite Street
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Continue on Granite Street
2430 ft · 1 min · Granite Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Post Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Post Road
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Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road Freeway
1.1 km · 45 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Tower Hill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown
927 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
753 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
694 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Conanicus Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Conanicus Avenue
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Turn right onto Knowles Court
18 m · 3 sec · Knowles Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knowles Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westerly and Jamestown.
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.
Post Road
Continue on Post Road
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westerly to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Narragansett Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Westerly and 17.8 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westerly and Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Narragansett Pier
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 Narragansett Pier.
Kingston station
Westerly station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westerly and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.58 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 Jamestown
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 5,482 |
| Coordinates | 41.4970500, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-71.36728, 41.49705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
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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