How far is Westport, MA from Little Compton, RI?
The driving distance from Westport, MA to Little Compton, RI is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westport and Little Compton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westport and Little Compton.
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Start on Old Westport Road
2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road
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Continue on Old County Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old County Road
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Turn left onto Pine Hill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pine Hill Road
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Continue on Old Pine Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Pine Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hix Bridge Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hix Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
1478 ft · 39 sec · Main Road
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Turn sharp left onto Adamsville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Adamsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
1377 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Colebrook Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Colebrook Road
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Turn straight onto Long Highway
1514 ft · 42 sec · Long Highway
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Turn right onto Peckham Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Peckham Road
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Turn left onto Willow Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Willow Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport and Little Compton.
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.
Hix Bridge Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hix Bridge Road
2.44 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Westport and Sunny near Little Compton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westport to Little Compton?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Head of Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Westport and 7.2 miles from Little Compton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Westport and Sunny near Little Compton.
Stop Ideas Near Head of Westport
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 Head of Westport.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Little Compton. Straight-line distance: 10.96 mi (17.64 km).
#1 Westport
Town of the United States
| Population | 16,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.6257700, -71.0261000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Compton
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 3,462 |
| Coordinates | 41.5101000, -71.1711600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Compton (-71.17116, 41.5101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.31 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
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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