How far is Westport, MA from Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Westport, MA to Providence, RI is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westport and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westport and Providence.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
16.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto College Street
91 m · 11 sec · College Street
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Continue on Westminster Street
1027 ft · 39 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn right onto Dorrance Street
79 m · 17 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn left onto Fulton Street
43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport and Providence.
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.
I 195 West
Keep slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westport and Mostly Sunny near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westport to Providence?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Westport and 13.7 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westport and Mostly Sunny near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
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 Swansea.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Providence. Straight-line distance: 24.19 mi (38.93 km).
#1 Westport
Town of the United States
| Population | 16,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.6257700, -71.0261000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.41 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $6.13 | $12.25 |
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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