How far is Westerly, RI from Kenyon, RI?

The driving distance from Westerly, RI to Kenyon, RI is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
16.89 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.5 mi
18.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.5 mi
Kilometers
18.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.89 mi
Kilometers
27.18 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenyon
Tue, Apr 14, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Westerly
Tue, Apr 14, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerly
2026-04-14T21:56
Arrive Kenyon
Tue, Apr 14, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westerly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Charlestown
RI

Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States

From Westerly
8.5 mi
00h 11m
To Kenyon
8.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
Kenyon Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grove Avenue

    43 m · 11 sec · Grove Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Granite Street

    2240 ft · 40 sec · Granite Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Granite Street

    2430 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Post Road

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Post Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    660 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Post Road

    116 m · 5 sec · Post Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    152 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South County Trail

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South County Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on South County Trail

    593 ft · 12 sec · South County Trail

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sherman Avenue

    1513 ft · 49 sec · Sherman Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lewiston Avenue

    55 m · 5 sec · Lewiston Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewiston Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Post Road
10.2 mi · 60%
South County Trail
4.56 mi · 27%
Franklin Street
0.94 mi · 6%
Granite Street
0.88 mi · 5%
Sherman Avenue
0.29 mi · 2%
Lewiston Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Post Road

Continue on Post Road

9.87 mi · 00h 12m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlestown
00h 11m from Westerly
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westerly and Mostly Sunny near Kenyon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Charlestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Westerly and 8.5 miles from Kenyon.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlestown

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

16 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Mystic station

27 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

29 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westerly and Kenyon. Straight-line distance: 11.5 mi (18.51 km).

Westerly

#1 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kenyon

Kenyon is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4470500, -71.6256200
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Westerly (-71.82729, 41.3776)
End: Kenyon (-71.62562, 41.44705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westerly and Kenyon. The current time is 21:56:14.

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.