How far is Westerly, RI from North Scituate, RI?

The driving distance from Westerly, RI to North Scituate, RI is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
38.43 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.74 mi
54.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.74 mi
Kilometers
54.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.43 mi
Kilometers
61.85 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in Westerly
Tue, Apr 14, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerly
2026-04-14T20:19
Arrive North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
19.2 mi
00h 27m
To North Scituate
19.2 mi
00h 27m

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
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westerly and North Scituate.

  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

    17 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 3: West Greenwich, Coventry

    1738 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 3 North: Coventry

    69 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Nooseneck Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Nooseneck Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Tiogue Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Tiogue Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    27 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1836 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    946 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Knotty Oak Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Knotty Oak Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1227 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · North Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
17.4 mi · 45%
North Road
7.34 mi · 19%
Main Street
4 mi · 10%
Knotty Oak Road
2.7 mi · 7%
Nooseneck Hill Road
2.31 mi · 6%
Ashaway Road
1.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

17 mi · 00h 20m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 27m from Westerly
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westerly and Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westerly to North Scituate?

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 19.2 miles from Westerly and 19.2 miles from North Scituate.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 North Scituate. Straight-line distance: 33.74 mi (54.3 km).

Westerly

#1 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
North Scituate

#2 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Westerly (-71.82729, 41.3776)
End: North Scituate (-71.58729, 41.83177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

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 North Scituate. The current time is 20:19:45.

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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.