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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.28 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.19 mi
38.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.19 mi
Kilometers
38.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.28 mi
Kilometers
43.91 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Wed, Sep 23, 11:40 AM EDT
Return by in Westport
Wed, Sep 23, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-09-23T11:00
Arrive Providence
Wed, Sep 23, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Swansea
MA

Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts

From Westport
13.6 mi
00h 19m
To Providence
13.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
24 mph NE
Destination
Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Westport Road

    2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old County Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    16.8 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto College Street

    91 m · 11 sec · College Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Westminster Street

    1027 ft · 39 sec · Westminster Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dorrance Street

    79 m · 17 sec · Dorrance Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fulton Street

    43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
19.7 mi · 72%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.46 mi · 13%
Old County Road
2.28 mi · 8%
US 44 West
0.96 mi · 4%
Old Westport Road
0.56 mi · 2%
Westminster Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
00h 19m from Westport
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

21 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

43 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

51 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

62 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Providence. Straight-line distance: 24.19 mi (38.93 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Providence

#2 Providence

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

Population179,270
Coordinates41.8239900, -71.4128300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)
End: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.47
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westport and Providence. The current time is 11:00:48.

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.