How far is Westerly, RI from Kingston, RI?
The driving distance from Westerly, RI to Kingston, RI is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westerly and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerly and Kingston.
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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
6.4 mi · 7 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 1 South
75 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto Commodore Perry Highway
1067 ft · 14 sec · Commodore Perry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wakefield
72 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Post Road
1 km · 1 min · Post Road
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Continue on Main Street
2773 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kingstown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kingstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kingstown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingstown Road
146 m · 20 sec · Kingstown Road
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Turn right onto Old North Road
48 m · 4 sec · Old North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westerly and Kingston.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westerly to Kingston?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.3 miles from Westerly and 11.9 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Charlestown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westerly and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 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 Kingston
Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4803800, -71.5225600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old North Road (-71.52243, 41.480354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
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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