How far is Westport, MA from Kingston, RI?

The driving distance from Westport, MA to Kingston, RI is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.22 mi
01h 09m
Flight
27.56 mi
44.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.56 mi
Kilometers
44.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.22 mi
Kilometers
63.12 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-10-15T20:45
Arrive Kingston
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westport
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
Middletown
RI

Town in Rhode Island

From Westport
19.6 mi
00h 34m
To Kingston
19.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Tonight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SE
Destination
Kingston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westport and Kingston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westport and Kingston.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Westport Road

    2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old County Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Old County Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old County Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old County Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto American Legion Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bulgarmarsh Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bulgarmarsh Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fish Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fish Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    991 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Coddington Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on JT Connell Highway

    1 km · 2 min · JT Connell Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward JT Connell Highway

    42 m · 2 sec · JT Connell Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto JT Connell Highway

    1411 ft · 31 sec · JT Connell Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    706 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mooresfield Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Mooresfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Kingstown Road

    146 m · 20 sec · Kingstown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old North Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Old North Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport and Kingston.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fish Road
13.1 mi · 33%
RI 138
11.8 mi · 30%
Mooresfield Road
3.57 mi · 9%
Old County Road
3.17 mi · 8%
Bulgarmarsh Road
2.57 mi · 7%
American Legion Highway
2.41 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

RI 138

Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown

11.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 34m from Westport
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Westport and Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westport to Kingston?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Westport and 19.6 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Westport and Sunny near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

33 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

49 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

58 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 27.56 mi (44.36 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kingston

Situated within the town of South Kingstown in Washington County, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 246 feet above sea level in the southern region of Rhode Island.

Population0
Coordinates41.4803800, -71.5225600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)
End: Kingston (-71.52256, 41.48038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.89
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.95 $11.89
Mid-grade $4.94 $6.82 $13.63
Premium $5.35 $7.39 $14.77
Diesel $6.33 $8.73 $17.46

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 Massachusetts · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westport and Kingston. The current time is 20:45:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.